DISH, which is also sometimes called Forestier’s disease, occurs when ligaments and tendons harden and form painful bone spurs. AS causes inflammation in the joints and ligaments of the spine.

This common habit can lead to a range of issues, from back pain to nerve compression, all stemming from the uneven pressure it places on your spine and pelvis. While it may feel harmless at first ...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis that affects your spine, causing inflammation of the sacroiliac joints in your pelvis. These joints connect the sacrum bone in the lower part of ...