Amir Nekooei, a CSA member living with AxSpA, has suggested 10 Tips for Minimizing Morning Stiffness in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) and provide a daily boost. Axial pondyloarthritis (AxSpA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause consistent pain and stiffness in the back and joints and hinder mobility. Living with…
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Walk, Run & Wheelchair for Spondyloarthritis
Join us for our first ever walk, run or wheelchair fundraising event! Join the CSA community in participating in Walk/Run/Wheelchair for SpA, an event to get people moving and raise awareness for Spondyloarthritis (SpA)! Staying active keeps our joints working as well as possible. Walking is a fantastic form of…
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How Mindful Eating can help with Chronic Illness
Thank you for registering for our March 22nd webinar on Mindfulness & Eating. We’re thankful for Samantha Holmgren who was able to share with us her experience not only as a nutritionist, but as someone who lives with Spondyloarthritis.
read moreJeff Beach interview with the Arthritis Broadcast Network
This #CRArthritis interview feature Jeff Beach on updates from the Canadian Spondyloarthritis Association (CSA). Jeff discusses how CSA, formerly known as the Canadian Spondylitis Association, will be launching a new website and brand. They will be changing their organization’s name to be inclusive of the spondyloarthritis conditions that patients live…
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Nutrition Month resources for your review!
March is Nutrition Month and it’s a great opportunity to focus on your health and wellness. Join registered dietician Samantha Holmgren as she provides various resources throughout the month to help you make informed decisions about food and nutrition. From tips on how to better absorb nutrients with Enteropathic Arthritis…
read more2023 SPARCC Patient Forum Series
We are partnering with SPARCC to offer patient forums live in communities where SPARCC is holding their meetings this year – Halifax, Montreal, Vancouver, and the Annual SPARCC meeting in Toronto. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about diagnosis and management of spondyloarthritis, juvenile spondyloarthritis, exercise, mental health, and…
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So you want to have a a baby? Pregnancy & Arthritis Webinar
The CSA was thrilled to host Dr. Carl Laskin for a very special webinar on arthritis and pregancy. Dr. Laskin, who is a rheumatologist that specializes in pregnant patients, provided valuable information on the interaction of medicine as well as will be answered questions from the community
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Downloadable Resources & Guidebooks
The Canadian Spondyloarthritis Association has developed guidebooks on AxSpA and PsA to provide information and tools for you. In addition to being a valuable resource to you, these are also excellent pieces to share with your family and friends to gain a better understanding of your condition and how it…
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CSA Book Corner
This page will feature reading resources for education, treatments, health management, diet, exercise, and support for members who suffer from or who have loved ones who suffer from ankylosing spondylitis, axial spondyloarthritis, and related diseases such as psoriatic arthritis, IBS and IBD (ulcerative colitis and Crohns), psoriasis, heart and stroke,…
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Non-Pharmacological Treatments
Managing Spondyloarthritis takes time and effort, and in many cases, trial and error. What works well for one patient is not necessarily effective for another, even if they have been diagnosed with the same condition. What works for someone now may not work for the same person in the future…
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