Ankylosing Spondylitis - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Explained

The chronic inflammatory condition called ankylosing spondylitis affects the sacroiliac joints, which link the pelvis and spine. When the body's immune system targets healthy tissues in specific areas, chronic inflammation results. Long-term back discomfort, stiffness, and decreased flexibility may result from this. In some cases, the bones of the spine may gradually fuse, limiting movement and posture. In this episode of the Ankylosing Spondylitis podcast, we explore the early symptoms of the condition, how spinal inflammation develops, common risk factors, and why timely diagnosis is important to prevent long-term complications and maintain mobility.Join the PACE Hospitals Podcast with Dr Shweta Bhardwaj, Consultant Rheumatologist and Clinical Immunologist at PACE Hospitals, Hitech City, Hyderabad, as she explains how ankylosing spondylitis begins, the early warning signs people often ignore, and the steps that can help protect spinal health and support long-term well-being.