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Ankylosing spondylitis  or AS, is a form of arthritis that mainly affects the spine, even though other joints can happen to be  involved. It causes inflammation of the spinal vertebrae that can lead to severe pain and discomfort. There is no cure for ankylosing spondylitis, but treatments can decrease your symptoms and perhaps slow progression of the disease. Symptoms: AS can also cause inflammation, pain, and stiffness in other areas of the body such as the hips,  shoulders, ribs, heels, and other small joints of the hands and feet. Risk factors: Gender.  Men are more prone to develop ankylosing spondylitis than are women. Age.  Start usually occurs in late adolescence or early adulthood. Heredity.  Most people who have ankylosing spondylitis have the HLA-B27 gene present. But many people who have this gene never build up ankylosing spondylitis. Complications: In severe ankylosing spondylitis, new bone form as part o...

  HOW DO YOU PREVENT THE ONSET OF MSDS? With age the risk of musculoskeletal disorders increases, people of any age can also experience them due to bad posture and long hour sitting in one position. Musculoskeletal disorders can be prevented in the work place environment is with ERGONOMICS. Ergonomics is the process of designing or arranging furniture, products and systems so that they fit the people that utilize them to reduce the risk of injury or harm as a result.   How to do apply the correct ergonomics? Every person is different, so the best way to teach and apply correct ergonomics is with an individual workstation assessment. There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ ergonomics answer, so it’s about investigating each one to determine his or her requirements. This can be done by a specialist, or a selected staff member who takes the proper training. So, follow this simple checklist to enhance your workspace; 1. Check your posture 2. Adjust your chair 3. Re-arrange yo...

  Lower back pain is extremely common which causes from long periods of sitting especially with poor posture that exacerbates disc pressure, muscle stiffness, and other back-related pain. Gentle back stretches for strength and mobility are absolutely important. Sometimes it’s stiffness, tightness or misalignment in nearby joints or muscle groups contributing to back discomfort.  For Example sitting for long periods of time or driving for hours,  working for long hours on desk , studying in one position for long period all this factors can  tighten and shorten the hip flexors  and make them less movable. You can do each of the below exercise at home, even in the middle of a crazy work day or in your break hours. Make sure that your muscles are warm before performing any exercise or any stretching. 1. Hip 90/90 Stretch: Sit comfortable on the floor or on exercise mat. Check your posture and make sure that your back is neutral and your shoulders aren't hu...