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Ankylosing Spondylitis Video

Ankylosing spondylitis begins with the inflammation of the entheses (enthesitis) and can progress until the entire spinal column is fused into an inflexible unit.

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Knee Exercises for Arthritis

Exercise can be as effective in reducing knee pain as over-the-counter medication, and can increase range of motion, foster healthy cartilage, and help lose weight.

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Hip Pain and Arthritis

While hip pain can be hard to diagnose accurately, research suggests that hip arthritis patients generally feel either a dull ache and intermittent sharp pain.

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Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment

Medications that decrease inflammation are used to treat ankylosing spondylitis, and physical therapy and exercise help reduce pain and improve mobility.

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Shoulder Osteoarthritis Video

This physician reviewed shoulder osteoarthritis video lays out the symptoms and treatment options for patients with pain from shoulder cartilage degeneration.

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Ankle Osteoarthritis Causes

Ankle osteoarthritis is often preceded by an ankle injury, and may initially feel like the old injury, but there are other determining factors as well.

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