Why excerise if you have ankylosing spondilitis?

LUBRICATE YOURSELF.: As stiffens the spine, causes discitis (inflammation of the disc), peripheral tendinitis, and most commonly sacroiilitis. Also, the ribs at their vertebral attachments can inflame and ankylose. Exercise will minimize the effects of the disease, in combination with appropriate medication. Plus, you will psychologically feel less ill, and help control weight! most patients can be remitted.

To maintain posture: Besides the overall benefits physically and mentally to your body, it helps to maintain joint and spine range of motion for as long as possible while keeping your posture in terms of good alignment so you do not fuse your spine with your chin on your chest or stooped over permanently looking for loose change on the floor.