is there a cure for spondylitis?
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Overview\nIn recent years, advances have been made in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis and related diseases. There is a lot that can be done to relieve the pain and stiffness of the AS and recent studies show that the new biologic medications (TNF-a Inhibitors) can potentially slow or halt the disease progression in some people. \n\nA common treatment regimen involves medication, exercise and possibly physical therapy, good posture practices, and other treatment options such as applying heat/cold to help relax muscles and reduce joint pain. In severe cases of AS, surgery may also be an option.
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The answers you have received thus far all have something to contribute. Exercise, relaxation, topical analgesics can all help alleviate pain. You may also want to look at the herb boswellia which has been shown in studies to relieve pain. My wife uses Shaklee's Pain Relief Complex (containing boswellia) with excellent results. The herb Cat's Claw is also good. As a preventative many people use glucosamine which builds cartilidge which can improve joint mobility, and thereby reduce pain.
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I have not heard of it either. Sorry\n\nA good treatment option is also taking a combined supplement of glucosamine and chondrontin sulfates. They are both found naturally in cartliage and assist in protecting arthritic joints. They do not re-build the cartliage as this is impossible, but it certainly helps increase range of motion and functionality.\n\nParacetamol is also good for the pain.
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Here is a recent discussion between AS patients concerning weightlifting.  I think you can access it.  At least I could from a browser than doesn't remember me as a member of the SAA.\n\nhttp://bbs.spondylitis.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=4;t=000073\n\nThere are probably better ways for AS patients to lose weight than weightlifting, and most doctors won't recommend it.\n\nIf you try it, be careful and start slow. You may find it works for you, or you may find yourself limited to what you can do, depending upon the level of severity of your illness.  I don't think you will do anything traumatic to your illness, but your limited mobility will leave you prone to tweaks and tears and such of unrelated soft tissue.\n\nGood luck.
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Try ice (cryotherapy).  If you do not have an icepack designed for this purpose, use a large bag of frozen vegetables (peas or corn).  Place the 'icepack' in a thin pillowcase  and apply it directly to the area of neck pain for 20 minutes.  Allow one hour of time between applications to allow return of blood flow and to prevent frostbite.  Repeat as needed.\n\nWhether ice helps or not, you need to see a Chiropractor to find out the cause of your chronic neck problems.\n\nBest wishes and good luck!
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Have you contacted a doctor yet? How long has this been going on? There are many non-invasive treatments now available. \nTry using ice packs and heat pad alternately, 20 minutes each. The ice will numb the pain and the heat will relax the muscles. Also, Arnica massage oil used on the location will help ease the pain. Keep moving! Bed rest is good but not all day. However do not try lifting or reaching. Gentle stretches would be best. Also listen to soothing music while stretching, and visualize your back being in perfect condition, the disc slipping back into place smoothly and gently.\n\nHope this helps! with blessings
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Shiatsu is worth a try.  The treatment also depends on the type of back pain you have.  If it's a muscular pain, a good massage will help.\n\nIf it's a spinal or disc issue, chiropractic treatment might be better.
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Sure yoga helps to cure the back pain. But you should approach a trained yoga instructor. Not the institute mushrooming everywhere.\n\nThe yoga u can see in the TV and all are the physical work outs, which are called hatha yoga. If you want to reap the full benefit out of yoga you should masterise bandhas and Mudras. For that you require strict supervison.\n\nIf you want to know further anything on this kindly write me.\n\nGood luck.
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No, there's no known cure.
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Massage and yoga. Both are extremely effective. I have friends that have tried and they had scoliosis before. It is perfect now. Perfect back. I STRONGLY recommend it
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I think you mean spondylitis which is inflammation of one or more vertebrae in your spine!  This is caused by a fixation of the vertebral joint.  This can cause problems such as degenerative disk disease, bone spurs, ect. and also can cause problems in areas of innervation from the nerve passing through that area.  The most effective and safest treatment for this problem is to see a chiropractor!
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not that work. go to chiropator for adjustment in the thorasic spine to cure. do not have surgery it will only come back.
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If it's been going on that long, what do the doctor's say?\nLow back problems include spondylitis, lumbar stenosis, fractures of the vertebrae, inter-vertebrae disc problems, and possibly something pressing on the spine.\nThere's a mountain of information on any of the internet's quality medical websites like http://www.webmd.com
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http://www.spondylitis.org/\nhttp://www.nass.co.uk/\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ankylosingspondylitis.html\nhttp://www.medicinenet.com/ankylosing_spondylitis/article.htm\n\nHope this helps
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I have mild scoliosis along with a herniated disc in my lower back.  I've only had one bout of very severe pain and it lasted about 4 months.  It was so bad it kept me awake at night and I walked with a limp and I thought I was going to have to have surgery but I really wanted to avoid that.  I went to a chiropractor and he did help the limp but the pain only got worse.  What finally helped me get rid of the pain was when my doctor prescribed a round of Prednisone to help with the inflammation.  It finally eased the pain enough that I could get some sleep.  After I finished the Prednisone and was enough better that I could at least function, he sent me to a Physical Therapist to learn some helpful exercises.  I had to do them every day but the improvement in the pain was definitely enough to keep me doing the exercises.  The next step for me was weigh loss. I lost 115 pounds and started doing all kinds of different exercises from aerobics, to running, to weight lifting.  I have been completely pain free for over almost a year and a half now and I managed to avoid surgery.  Good luck with your pain, I know it's excruciating and miserable to have to live with back pain.  I hope you get it resovled soon.
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I don't know the full scope of your back condition.  But I would recommend a non-medication approach.  Try Chiropractic or Acupuncture.  Both are great a relieving even long-standing back pain (depending on what is wrong with you, of course).\n\nSorry, I know this doesn't really answer your specific question, but I hope it offers some healtier alternatives.  Good luck!