{"id":23863,"date":"2024-02-05T11:57:07","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T19:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/ankylosing-spondylitis-causes-risks-diagnosis-and-treatment\/"},"modified":"2024-07-09T15:37:23","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T22:37:23","slug":"ankylosing-spondylitis-causes-risks-diagnosis-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/vi\/other-health-conditions\/ankylosing-spondylitis-causes-risks-diagnosis-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Vi\u00eam c\u1ed9t s\u1ed1ng d\u00ednh kh\u1edbp: Nguy\u00ean nh\u00e2n, R\u1ee7i ro, Ch\u1ea9n \u0111o\u00e1n v\u00e0 \u0110i\u1ec1u tr\u1ecb"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ankylosing spondylitis (pronounced as ank-ee-lo-zing spon-dee-li-tus) or AS is a form of chronic inflammatory arthritis that predominantly affects your spine \u2014 a bony structure that provides your body shape and posture. The term \u201cankylosing\u201d<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">means stiffness; \u201cspondyl\u201d<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pertains to the spine or vertebra, and \u201citis\u201d refers to inflammation. In essence, ankylosing spondylitis (AS) leads to inflammation in the spinal joints, which results in progressive stiffness and chronic pain, especially in the lower back. This inflammatory condition is also known as Bechterew\u2019s disease.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  id=\"call-to-action-56a216e85f0163ff6f4209f68da76add\" style=\"\" class=\"ct_call_to_action\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"block-wrap cta\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-column\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta_headings\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"cta__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSpeak to a Specialist About Copay Assistance\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cta_btn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"tel:8777780318\">(877) 778-0318<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The symptoms of AS typically first show up in late adolescence or early adulthood. Men are three times more likely to get AS. In the United States, approximately 1.7 million adults have AS, according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/spondylitis.org\/about-spondylitis\/overview-of-spondyloarthritis\/ankylosing-spondylitis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\u2019s NHANES study<\/span><\/a>.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will provide a brief overview of AS, including its symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for people with this condition or who are at a higher risk of developing it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we delve into the basics of AS, it is important to understand this condition and how it affects your spine over time.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div 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14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/vi\/other-health-conditions\/ankylosing-spondylitis-causes-risks-diagnosis-and-treatment\/#Understanding_Ankylosing_Spondylitis\" >Understanding Ankylosing Spondylitis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/vi\/other-health-conditions\/ankylosing-spondylitis-causes-risks-diagnosis-and-treatment\/#What_Are_the_Common_Symptoms_of_Ankylosing_Spondylitis\" >What Are the Common Symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/vi\/other-health-conditions\/ankylosing-spondylitis-causes-risks-diagnosis-and-treatment\/#What_Causes_Ankylosing_Spondylitis\" >What Causes Ankylosing Spondylitis?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/vi\/other-health-conditions\/ankylosing-spondylitis-causes-risks-diagnosis-and-treatment\/#What_Are_the_Risk_Factors\" >What Are the Risk Factors?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/vi\/other-health-conditions\/ankylosing-spondylitis-causes-risks-diagnosis-and-treatment\/#How_Ankylosing_Spondylitis_Is_Diagnosed\" >How Ankylosing Spondylitis Is Diagnosed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/vi\/other-health-conditions\/ankylosing-spondylitis-causes-risks-diagnosis-and-treatment\/#How_Is_Ankylosing_Spondylitis_Treated\" >How Is Ankylosing Spondylitis Treated?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/vi\/other-health-conditions\/ankylosing-spondylitis-causes-risks-diagnosis-and-treatment\/#Medication\" >Medication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/vi\/other-health-conditions\/ankylosing-spondylitis-causes-risks-diagnosis-and-treatment\/#Exercise\" >Exercise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/vi\/other-health-conditions\/ankylosing-spondylitis-causes-risks-diagnosis-and-treatment\/#Surgery\" >Surgery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/vi\/other-health-conditions\/ankylosing-spondylitis-causes-risks-diagnosis-and-treatment\/#When_To_Visit_a_Doctor\" >When To Visit a Doctor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/vi\/other-health-conditions\/ankylosing-spondylitis-causes-risks-diagnosis-and-treatment\/#Is_There_a_Cure_for_Ankylosing_Spondylitis\" >Is There a Cure for Ankylosing Spondylitis?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/vi\/other-health-conditions\/ankylosing-spondylitis-causes-risks-diagnosis-and-treatment\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Ankylosing_Spondylitis\"><\/span>Understanding Ankylosing Spondylitis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/orthoinfo.aaos.org\/en\/diseases--conditions\/spine-basics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a long column of bones that extend from your neck to your lower back. It is made up of several bones and soft tissues (i.e., collagen) that are joined together like bricks stacked on top of one another. Normally, your spine allows your body to move in every direction. For instance, the spinal joints attached to your hip bone, called sacroiliac joints, allow you to walk, twist and bend.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, in the case of people with AS, the chronic inflammation of the joints in the spine makes the spine stiff. For example, daily activities like bending, walking, standing, and sitting become challenging for people with AS due to persistent lower back or joint pain.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, in more advanced cases, inflammation can cause new bone formation (ankylosis) in which a section of the spine fuses together. This fusion leads to spinal deformities, and with time, the spine gradually loses its flexibility and mobility, which results in a hunched back and limited movement.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though it\u2019s rare, AS also affects other large joints such as hips, shoulders, and, less often, ankles and knees. As the illness worsens, it may impact the joints connecting the ribs and spine, limiting chest movement and making it difficult to breathe deeply.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Common_Symptoms_of_Ankylosing_Spondylitis\"><\/span>What Are the Common Symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/back-pain.jpg\" alt=\"Middle aged grey-haired woman suffering for back pain\" class=\"wp-image-23866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/back-pain.jpg 420w, https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/back-pain-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/back-pain-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/back-pain-86x57.jpg 86w, https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/back-pain-167x111.jpg 167w, https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/back-pain-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/back-pain-370x247.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The onset of AS symptoms can differ. For example, some individuals may experience mild episodes of pain, while others may experience chronic, severe pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common early signs of AS are stiffness and frequent pain in the lower back and hip area (buttocks), which usually develops gradually over more than 3 months. Over time, the pain can spread up to the entire spine, into your neck, and may affect other parts of the body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other symptoms include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stomach pain and diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inflammatory bowel syndrome or bowel inflammation (seen in 50% of cases)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psoriasis (reported in 10% of cases)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enthesitis<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dactylitis (inflammation in the entire finger or toe)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anemia<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back pain and stiffness<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vision change and eye pain due to uveitis (seen in 25 &#8211; 30% of cases)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss and loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing difficulty if affected spinal joints connect to your ribs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people may feel more pain in the middle of the night or after extended sitting because the pain can worsen during rest or inactivity. Exercise and movement can typically help reduce discomfort.&nbsp;<\/span><br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_Ankylosing_Spondylitis\"><\/span>What Causes Ankylosing Spondylitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though the exact cause of AS is unknown, researchers believe that both genetics and environmental factors play a role in developing this disease. Research shows that genetics increases your risk of developing AS.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The human leukocyte antigen-B (HLA-B27)\u00a0gene is a marker of AS, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/spondylitis.org\/about-spondylitis\/overview-of-spondyloarthritis\/ankylosing-spondylitis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90% &#8211; 95% of people who develop AS have the HLA-B27 mutation gene<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Your risk of AS increases if someone in your family or first-degree relatives has this condition.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, in some rare cases, this gene is present but AS is never developed. This tells researchers that this is not a purely genetic disease. Environmental factors like a viral or bacterial infection may also need to be present to trigger the onset of AS disease in susceptible people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Risk_Factors\"><\/span><b>What Are the Risk Factors?&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides a genetic factor (human leukocyte antigen-B [HLA-B27] gene), there are other factors that may increase your risk of developing AS. These factors include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Age: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People younger than 40 are more likely to develop AS. For instance, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK470173\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">around 80% of people experience the symptoms of AS before 30<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and 5% are diagnosed with AS by the age of 40.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Gender: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AS is three times more common in males than females.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Race: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-Hispanic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">white people are at higher risk of developing AS than other ethnic groups.<\/span><b>&nbsp;<\/b><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Underlying diseases: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People having other autoimmune conditions like Crohn\u2019s disease, ulcerative colitis, and psoriasis are more likely to develop AS.<\/span><b>&nbsp;<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Ankylosing_Spondylitis_Is_Diagnosed\"><\/span>How Ankylosing Spondylitis Is Diagnosed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnosis of AS may be difficult since the presentation of back pain may be due to various health issues. Doctors may conduct multiple tests, as a single test cannot be used to diagnose accurately. In susceptible patients, rheumatologists do physical examinations and follow testing procedures. For example, a rheumatologist will ask:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About your symptoms, their severity, and how long you\u2019ve had them<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About your medical condition, like if you have an autoimmune disorder or any other disease<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About your family history and if anyone in your family has AS<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on your physical evaluation, if a rheumatologist suspects AS, then they will order genetic blood tests (for HLA-B27 gene detection) and take an imaging test, like an X-ray or&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/a-to-z-guides\/what-is-an-mri\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MRI<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to examine the appearance of your spine and pelvis, mainly the condition of the sacroiliac joint, which is the main joint that gets damaged in AS.&nbsp;<\/span><br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  id=\"call-to-action-8cba58e518903ddd0f992242cd6990ba\" style=\"\" class=\"ct_call_to_action\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"block-wrap cta\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-column\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta_headings\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"cta__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGet Financial Assistance\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cta_btn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#form\">Schedule a Consultation<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_Ankylosing_Spondylitis_Treated\"><\/span>How Is Ankylosing Spondylitis Treated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though there is no cure for AS yet, rheumatologists typically suggest particular treatment approaches that help in managing this condition and reducing the pain severity.&nbsp;<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common treatments for AS include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medication\"><\/span>Medication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain medications like NSAIDs and <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/drugs\/22683-dmards\">biologic DMARDs<\/a> are typically prescribed to ease pain and inflammation. This also helps to slow the progression of&nbsp; AS symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exercise\"><\/span>Exercise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the symptoms of AS progressively improve with regular physical activity, exercise is typically recommended. Exercises like swimming, yoga, stretching, deep breathing, and posture practices can help maintain flexibility and range of motion.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surgery\"><\/span>Surgery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although rare, it is possible that in severe cases, a healthcare provider will recommend joint replacement surgery if a deformity is present in the knees or hip joints. People with poor posture due to fused bones may undergo an osteotomy. During this procedure, a surgeon will cut and realign the bones in the spine.<\/span><br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_To_Visit_a_Doctor\"><\/span>When To Visit a Doctor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have been experiencing severe back pain for the last 2 months or if your pain gets worse after you stop taking medications like NSAIDs, then you should consult your doctor immediately for an evaluation.&nbsp;<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The classical presentation of AS is that pain worsens at night or early in the morning (when you rest) and improves with exercise.&nbsp;<\/span><br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_There_a_Cure_for_Ankylosing_Spondylitis\"><\/span>Is There a Cure for Ankylosing Spondylitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, there is no cure for ankylosing spondylitis. However, early diagnosis and effective treatment strategies such as medications, physical therapy, and good posture exercises can help reduce the symptoms and manage this condition.&nbsp;<\/span><br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a rare form of chronic inflammatory arthritis that affects the spine as well as other joints throughout the body. The clinical presentation of AS is frequent pain and stiffness in the lower back and buttocks, which can worsen and affect other big joints if left untreated. 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