Persistent backache with ankylosing spondylitis. What could be the causes other than AS itself?

Can an Ankylosing Spondylitis warrior have backache due to reasons other than AS?

One of the most common reasons is trigger points & taut muscles.
Know more about trigger points in these videos--




Learn how to identify these trigger points & alert your rheumatologist if you feel you have them.

Trigger points are treated by soft tissue release techniques like needling, massage, cupping.
There are many warriors who get relief with these techniques & feel that the AS is improving. Beware, the relief is due to the release of trigger points & is unrelated to AS.

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