Let’s be real, young adults tend to have busy lives, whether it’s school or work, social events or family obligations, many of us have a full schedule. It can be difficult to manage this when adding doctor’s appointments, medical procedures, flare ups and everything...
Michael, past president of the Canadian Spondyloarthritis Assocation, explains spondylitis and spondyloarthritis diseases and why it is hard to get diagnosed. He describes the symptoms of the disease and what patients living with spondyloarthritis can do to manage the...
This video shows you how to do exercises to improve your posture and strengthen your body. If you feel any discomfort, stop and consult a physical therapist. The exercises include stretches, rotations, and simple movements to work different parts of your body and...
I want every young person to know that arthritis doesn’t have to derail your life. Ten years ago, after graduating with a degree in Kinesiology at the age of 21 I was feeling excited and optimistic about my future. I was hired for my first full time job as a research assistant and I was loving my new position.
My journey with arthritis started at only 2 years of age. Random rashes turned into inexplicable sore joints and fatigue. Years and many medical appointments later, I was (finally) diagnosed at the age of 11 with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis as well as...
“God gives challenges to those who are strong enough to overcome them” ~ Unknown It was a particularly bad flare, not too long ago, when my mom turned to me quite randomly and asked, “do you remember what it feels like to not have back pain?” My response, “no.” As...
What is a biologic? Biologics are a class of treatments derived from living cells (proteins) that target specific parts of the immune system, and are proven to effectively treat many diseases. Like other medications, the same biologic may be approved for the treatment...
What is medical cannabis?Cannabis, commonly known as marijuana, is a group of plants that produce biologically active compounds. There are 2 main strains of the Cannabis plant used for recreational and medicinal purposes – sativa and indica. Cannabis can be used to...
The Canadian Spondyloarthritis Assocation is committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity and belonging for every member of the Spondyloarthritis community, as well as the broader inflammatory community. We stand in solidarity with all members of the Black...