Is Ankylosing Spondylitis Curable?

There's no cure for ankylosing spondylitis (AS), but treatment is available to help relieve the symptoms. Treatment can also help delay or prevent the process of the spine joining up (fusing) and stiffening. In most cases treatment involves a combination of: exercise.

How do you permanently cure ankylosing spondylitis?

There is no permanent cure for ankylosing spondylitis, but symptoms can be managed effectively with appropriate treatment, physical therapy, exercise and lifestyle modifications.

Is ankylosing spondylitis a serious disease?

Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease that, over time, can cause some of the small bones in your spine (vertebrae) to fuse. This fusing makes the spine less flexible and can result in a hunched-forward posture. If ribs are affected, it can be difficult to breathe deeply.