combat the COVID-19 virus. Biologic therapies are proteins programmed to slow down or block the inflammation attack on your immune system, such as anti-TNF (tumor necrosis factor) therapy.
Biologic therapy can only be administered through a rheumatologist referred by your general practitioner. Any fusion damage to your spine cannot be reversed through this treatment method, but there may be improvement in managing AS symptoms.
For those with less severe cases of AS, beginning an exercise regimen that includes walking, step workouts, or light jogging in combination with deep stretching are all great places to start.
Low-impact floor exercises with a foam roller or yoga wheel to improve abdominal core strength are recommended by physical therapists. Maintaining such a routine also prevents a herniated disc from occurring in the spine, which could result in great pain, numbing, and possible surgery.
Not only do the exercises help posture and flexibility, they also relieve stress that we often store in our bodies unknowingly. Short-term commitments to better health lead to longer-term strength and peak performance.