Ankylosing Spondylitis (Bamboo Spine): Why Back Pain in Young Men is Different Lower back pain in young men—especially those under 40—is often dismissed as a muscle strain or poor posture. However, when this pain is persistent, worse at night, and improves with movement rather than rest, it could signal ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a chronic inflammatory […]

Fibromyalgia Flare-Ups: Triggers and How to Manage the Pain Fibromyalgia flare-ups are sudden periods of intensified symptoms characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and heightened sensitivity that can last days or weeks. These episodes are often triggered by stress, weather changes, poor sleep, or overexertion, and managing them requires a combination of identifying personal triggers, medication […]

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA): When Kids Complain of Joint Pain When your child complains of persistent joint pain, stiffness, or swelling, it could be Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), a chronic inflammatory condition affecting children under 16 years of age. Unlike typical growing pains that come and go, JIA causes ongoing joint inflammation that can affect […]

Psoriatic Arthritis: It’s Not Just About Skin Rashes Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects both the skin and joints, causing painful swelling, stiffness, and progressive joint damage in people with psoriasis. While many associate psoriasis solely with red, scaly skin patches, this autoimmune disease can silently attack your joints, tendons, and ligaments, […]