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News “It’s just a sprain. It’ll go away. It’s nothing.” I thought I simply had a back sprain from playing squash. I dismissed the painful inflammation that began to spread from my back to my neck and shoulders. I became frustrated and annoyed at the limitations these flares placed on…

Read event organizer Michael Santillo’s heartfelt thank you to over 240 participants and donors who raised nearly $50,000 for Canadians living with Spondyloarthritis.

Spondyloarthritis (SpA) affects millions of people around the world and can have devastating impacts on quality of life. It is more common than multiple sclerosis and ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) combined and often strikes people in the prime of life. Yet most people have never heard of it.  A shocking…

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 take part in this study if they are diagnosed…

Canadian charity dedicated to fighting back pain, announces new leadership. Canadian Spondyloarthritis Association appoints Brenda Delodder as new Executive Director. On the heels of a national rebrand, the Canadian Spondyloarthritis Association (CSA) board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of  Brenda Delodder as its new Executive Director. This…

Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory arthritis that affects 1 in 400 Canadians and can lead to significant joint damage and disability. Despite the availability of effective medications, many patients continue to experience debilitating joint pain and stiffness that have significant impact on their quality of life. Patients with psoriatic arthritis…

News 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 better represent those affected by the range of conditions…

Are you interested in a Yoga program for AS?  We’ve got the perfect resource for you! The Canadian Spondyloarthritis Association is excited to partner with Yoga For AS, a UK based group of yoga instructors who themselves are spondyloarthritis patients! This program, free to Canadians through the CSA, will provide…