Resources to help you live a better life
Thriving with spondyloarthritis is very difficult to do on your own. With the support of your family, your caregivers, and the broader Spondyloarthritic community, you will have the tools and resources to help you live a better life and live well with your condition.
We hope these resources will help you, no matter where you are on your journey with spondyloarthritis.
Resources for AS/axSpA
Resources for Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)
Resources for Enteropathic Arthritis (EnA)
Mental Health Resources
Your SpA Warrior StoriesÂ
Pregnancy & ParentingÂ
Young Adult ResourcesÂ
Common ComplicationsÂ
Special Features
AxSpA Discussion Guide
PsA Discussion Guide
Pain Management Journals
PDF Downloads
Treatment Journey Resources
Arthritis Treatment Risk Tool
Pain Management
Talking to Professionals
Pharamacological Treatment
Lifestyle
Exercise
Nutrition
Sexuality
Relationships
Tips & Habbits
Work & Education
Newest Posts
Spondyloarthritis & The Workplace
It is no secret that SpA can have an effect on your employment and work life. In our 2020 Quality of Life Survey, 40.8% said that they are working full-time, including self-employment. 2.4% were on short-term disability and 15.8% were on long-term disability. We've...
Sex & Spondyloarthritis
How to have a healthy sex life while living with SpondyloarthritisChanges in your sex life is often an overlooked consequence of living with arthritis. Difficulties in washing the dishes, vacuuming the floors or walking up and down stairs are common points of...
Learn to navigate your post secondary education while living with Spondyloarthritis.
Learn to navigate your post secondary education while living with Spondyloarthritis.Navigating post-secondary education in itself can be challenging. Moving away from home, making new friends, declaring a major and balancing your social life, relationships and school...
Time Management
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...
Pain in your Prime
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...
Facts about Subsequent Entry Biologics (SEBs)
Exercise for people with AS
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...
Sara’s – Young Adult Feature
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.
Maryssa’s Story – Young Adult Feature
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...
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