Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) has a very direct relationship with lower back pain. As the inner rings of the spine start protruding out in the lower vertebrae, the surrounding region experiences severe pain and stiffness. It is so sharp and severe that it may wake one from a deep sleep. People suffering from ankylosing spondylitis often...

Our spine is constituted by 33 bones that are supported by discs. The discs keep the bones from tremors caused by walking, running, falling, lifting weights, turning, etc. When the inner part of the spinal cord gets injured, its jelly-like internal rings start protruding from the ring. This condition is termed a herniated or slipped...