Around 5.5 million Americans have axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), an inflammatory form of arthritis that is associated with chronic lower back pain. Axial spondyloarthritis is an umbrella term for types of inflammatory arthritis that primarily affect the spine and the sacroiliac (SI) joints that connect the lower spine to the pelvis, resulting in pain in the lower back, hips, and buttocks. The two subtypes of axSpA are non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS).
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12 Myths About Axial Spondyloarthritis That Are Dangerous to Believe 
12 Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms You Can’t Afford to Ignore 
When Saying “No” Means Saying “Yes” to Yourself 
Not a Failure: Changing the Language We Use to Talk About Our Bodies and Illness 
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Why Treatment Can Still Be Intimidating After Years of Chronic Illness 
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