September Marks both National Pain Awareness & Arthritis Awareness MonthSeptember marks both Arthritis Awareness Month and Pain Awareness Month, making it a pivotal time for us to unite and make a difference. This month, we're excited to launch a powerful new...
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In recognition of the Canadians affected by axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), we’re sharing Dr. Élie Karam’s story.
“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...
A Thank You From Our Race Director!
Read the Thank-You from our first ever walkathon race director, Mandy Costache. Learn how she was able to raise nearly $15,000 for Canadians living with Spondyloarthritis by organizing a community event.
Q&A for Enteropathic Arthritis (EnA)
Join the CSA and Dr Sherry Rohekar fort this very special webinar on Enteropathic Arthritis (EnA). Dr. Rohekar provided a fantastic review of EnA inclduing symptoms, comorbidities and treatments.
Michael M’s Story
It has been 30 years since I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis in 1991. Prior to diagnosis I went through ten awful years that those living with axial spondyloarthritis will be familiar with: painful days and more painful, sleepless nights; a search for...
World AS Day 2025
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How Mindful Eating can help with Chronic Illness
The Canadian Spondylitis Association & Samantha Holmgren hosted this free webinar to help you understand the basics of mindful eating. This webinar was open to all members, regardless of whether you have spondyloarthritis or not. Learn how Mindful Eating can help with your Chronic Illness
Jeff 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...
Goldbar Park Pavillion
Canadian Spondyloarthritis Association (CSA) provides information, resources, and support groups for people with spondyloarthritis, as well as their caregivers and supporters.Think you or a loved one might have spondyloarthritis?Recently diagnosed with...
Do you have mechanical or inflammatory back pain?
Do you have inflammatory or mechanical back pain?What type of back pain do you have? Mechanical vs Inflammatory Back Pain Everyone experiences back pain. For some, it’s a minor annoyance. For others the pain becomes a barrier to their daily activities and work and...