Osteoarthritis, bursitis, hip impingement, labral tears, and even back problems can cause your hip to hurt. Learn the hallmark symptoms of the most common hip conditions to help you identify the source of your hip pain and possibly relieve it.

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Arthritis can affect the sacroiliac joint and cause low back pain. Read about sacroiliac joint anatomy and the different types of arthritis that can affect it.

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What happens when sacroiliitis, a hallmark characteristic of spondyloarthritis, doesn't show up on diagnostic tests?

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Ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that mainly affects the spine, is complex. Our award-winning video can guide you through how AS begins and progresses.

These 3 tips can help alleviate your ankylosing spondylitis symptoms so you can get some much needed rest.

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Ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that affects the spine, has some unusual characteristics and can be difficult to diagnose.

The symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis can be far ranging and sometimes seem totally unrelated. This guide discusses 5 of the most unusual symptoms.