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  • Pain in the lower back worsens when standing up

  • Pain on one side started first

  • Joint pain that is always there

  • Lying on the back improves pain

  • Lower back hurts even when sitting still

  • Joint pain migrates

  • Low back pain improves with exercise

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What is spondyloarthropathy?

Spondyloarthropathy is a type of arthritis that typically affects the spine and nearby joints. It can damage joints such as the spine, shoulders, and hips. Spondyloarthropathy causes arthritis at the points where bones connect to soft tissues like ligaments and where tendons connect to bones and muscles.

Symptoms of spondyloarthropathy

  • Low back pain

  • Joint pain

Questions your doctor may ask to check for spondyloarthropathy

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose spondyloarthropathy

  • Do you have pain in the lumbar back?

  • Do you have any joint pain?

Treatment for spondyloarthropathy

Treatment includes physical therapy, painkillers, and anti-inflammatory medication that can be taken orally or injected into the joints.

View the symptoms of Spondyloarthropathy

  • Lower back pain

  • Joint pain

References

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