Follow along with ankylosing spondylitis personal trainer @alexlevinefitness to learn 4 sciatica exercises that can help reduce sciatic nerve pain in your lower back and leg. Add each of these low impact moves to your sciatica home exercise program! (Note: We urge you NOT to perform any of these exercises without getting your doctor’s advice FIRST!) #ASawarenessmonth #spondy #ankolysingspondylitis #chronicpain #ASawareness #spoonielife #spoonielifesucks #autoimmune #chronicillness #chronicillnes

Ankylosing Spondylitis / It's Symptoms / It's Treatable or not ? Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease primarily affecting the spine and the sacroiliac joints in the pelvis. It leads to pain and stiffness in the back, and in severe cases, it can cause the vertebrae to fuse together, resulting in a rigid spine. Symptoms : Chronic pain and stiffness in the lower back and hips, especially in the morning or after periods of inactivity. Other symptoms can include fatigue, redu