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 Stories
Pregnancy & Parenting
Young Adult Resources
Common Complications
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
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Katie’s Story – Young Adult Feature
“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...
Biologics & Biosimilars Position Paper
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...
Cannabis Position Paper
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...
Anti-Racism, Solidarity Statement
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...
Erin’s Story – PSA Awareness
My name is Erin and I’m 33 years old. I was diagnosed with psoriasis at age 9, psoriatic arthritis at age 14, and uveitis at age 30.As a child I always felt different. I couldn’t keep up with my peers. I was slower, more tired and nobody could figure out why. My...
Coaching
What is Coaching? Why work with a coach? What do I need to do? Dr. Elie Karam and the coaches trained at MOBIUS COACHING ET MANAGEMENT are proud to support the CSA and its members through a coaching offer. To...
Disability Resources in Canada
BC Government of BC Services for People with Disabilities Alberta Government of Alberta, People with Disabilities Saskatchewan Government of Saskatchewan Ministry of Social Services Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) Manitoba Government of...
Pharmacological Treatments in Canada
There are several classes of medications prescribed to treat Spondyloarthritis (SpA). We’ve put together these resources to better help you understand the different types of pharmacological treatments available to people with SpA.Page Contents: Non-Steroidal...
Intro to Public and Private Reimbursement
Understanding how medications and services are reimbursed is complicated and differs between provinces and insurers/plans. The information in this section will help clarify the different ways medications are made accessible to you. Most Canadians (54%) have some form...
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