7 Habits That Can Worsen Ankylosing Spondylitis

Everyday Health—June 8, 2015

Everyday Health's Elizabeth Shimer Bowers provides seven habits that can worsen triggers associated with ankylosing spondylitis and provides suggestions for fixing lifestyle habits that can make the condition worse. 

"Lifestyle habits are one of the most important factors that can contribute to and modify outcome in people with inflammatory disorders like ankylosing spondylitis," says Susan Goodman, MD, a rheumatologist at Hospital for Special Surgery. A lot of what you do — or don’t do — can affect the course of your disease.

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