Sarah began experiencing low back pain in April of 2019. The pain started off mild, but quickly became debilitating. Soon, she found herself having to get out of bed in the middle of the night to take three ibuprofens, stretch for 20 minutes, and return to bed hoping...
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A 30-Year Journey to Diagnosis: Georgina’s Life with Ankylosing Spondylitis
It took Georgina nearly 30 years to receive a diagnosis, despite having symptoms, a family history of AS, and carrying the HLA-B27 marker. Unfortunately, this isn't uncommon for many people living with spondyloarthritis. Georgina first started experiencing stiffness,...
Chris’ Story : A Story of Resilience over Ankylosing Spondylitis
Your gift will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000 until March 31st - Donate now to make twice the impact!Chris, a dedicated Vice Principal at Amherst Regional High School in Nova Scotia, first noticed minor lower back pain in 2016. At 35, his doctor attributed...
‘Let’s Get Loud for A.S.’: Raising Awareness for Ankylosing Spondylitis
After being diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis at 29, Montrealer Michael Santillo turned his journey into action by creating the Let’s Get Loud for A.S. fundraiser gala. The annual event raises awareness and funds to support people living with AS, improve diagnosis...
Resources for people with Ankylosing Spondylitis & Axial Spondyloarthritis
Resources for Ankylosing Spondylitis & Axial SpondyloarthritisDiscover a wealth of resources for Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) and Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA) at your fingertips. From expert articles and educational materials to support groups and treatment...
Research Project: Art Therapy Sessions for Individuals with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
A Toronto Art Therapy student is offering an 8-week art therapy program as part of their major project study, to explore how art therapy can help individuals who suffer from Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) or Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Individuals are invited to...
The Canadian Spondylitis Assocation is now operating as the Canadian Spondyloarthritis Association
Dear CSA Community, We are excited to announce that in line with updated medical terminology and your feedback, the Canadian Spondylitis Association (CSA) is changing its operating name to the Canadian Spondyloarthritis Association (CSA). This change will help us to...
Graeme’s story: Living a full life in the face of ankylosing spondylitis
For the hundreds of thousands of Canadians with inflammatory arthritis, the road to effective treatment can be rocky.Arthritis comes in many forms beyond the rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis we’re all familiar with. For those with ankylosing spondylitis (AS),...
2022 Canadian Spondylitis Association – Annual General meeting
CSA AGM The Canadian Spondylitis Association is holding its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. EDT. We hope you can join us as we provide an update on our accomplishments over this past year and confirm our Board of Directors. L'Association...
Spondylitis & Pain Management
Join the CSA w/ Dr. Max Sun for a FREE webinar on SpA & Pain Management. Join us to learn everything you need to know about pain - from various types of pain management, learning how exercise can affect pain, how to manage pain mentally and how you play a role in...