SEPTEMBER MARKS BOTH
Pain Awareness Month
& Arthritis Awareness Month
Not Rare, But Rarely Diagnosed
Spondyloarthritis affects over half a million Canadians – more than rheumatoid arthritis, MS, and ALS combined. Shockingly, however, the average time before receiving a diagnosis is an unacceptable 7-10 years, leaving so many dismissed, misdiagnosed, and left in pain.
How to get involved
Download our Awareness Kit and join us in spreading the word this Arthritis and Pain Awareness Month. The kit includes ready-to-share graphics and sample captions you can post on social media. Every share helps us raise awareness, start conversations, and build momentum for change
Millions live with SpA. Most don’t know it yet.
Every September, during Arthritis Awareness Month and Pain Awareness Month, we shine a light on what it means to live with spondyloarthritis (SpA) and chronic pain, providing information, resources, and support.
Read Sarah’s Story
Sarah’s journey with Ankylosing Spondylitis began in 2019 with what she thought was just temporary back pain. Within months, her active, sports-filled life was replaced by sleepless nights, chronic exhaustion, and countless unanswered questions. After years of misdiagnoses and dead ends, one rheumatologist finally listened, leading to a life-changing diagnosis, treatment, and a new way of living. But her story didn’t stop there…
Blog Post
September is both Arthritis Awareness Month and Pain Awareness Month, a reminder of the daily reality many people face living with arthritis pain. For those living with spondyloarthritis (SpA) and related conditions, pain touches nearly every aspect of life, from work and relationships to sleep and mental health.
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, but there are strategies that can help. In our latest blog post, we’re sharing six practical, evidence-based tips you can start using today to better manage, track, and cope with your spondyloarthritis pain.
Read the full post: Living With Arthritis Pain: Practical Tips
Exercise Videos
Living with spondyloarthritis doesn’t mean giving up movement, it means finding the right kind. Our Move Well With SpA exercise videos are designed to reduce pain, improve mobility, and help you stay active at your own pace. From gentle stretches to guided routines, discover movement that meets you where you are.
Read Sarah’s Story
Sarah’s journey with Ankylosing Spondylitis began in 2019 with what she thought was just temporary back pain. Within months, her active, sports-filled life was replaced by sleepless nights, chronic exhaustion, and countless unanswered questions. After years of misdiagnoses and dead ends, one rheumatologist finally listened, leading to a life-changing diagnosis, treatment, and a new way of living. But her story didn’t stop there…
Blog Post
September is both Arthritis Awareness Month and Pain Awareness Month, a reminder of the daily reality many people face living with arthritis pain. For those living with spondyloarthritis (SpA) and related conditions, pain touches nearly every aspect of life, from work and relationships to sleep and mental health.
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, but there are strategies that can help. In our latest blog post, we’re sharing six practical, evidence-based tips you can start using today to better manage, track, and cope with your spondyloarthritis pain.
Read the full post: Living With Arthritis Pain: Practical Tips
Exercise Videos
Living with spondyloarthritis doesn’t mean giving up movement, it means finding the right kind. Our Move Well With SpA exercise videos are designed to reduce pain, improve mobility, and help you stay active at your own pace. From gentle stretches to guided routines, discover movement that meets you where you are.