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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wow - thank you for your thorough response. It does seem inflammatory because ibuprofen really does take the pain away almost completely, regardless of whether I stretch or not.

Is there anything that causes it? I used to exercise regularly and haven't been good about this. I have a relatively active lifestyle but have been more sedentary than ever the last 2 years or so and that has brought back pain. [/quote]

So sorry to tell you that spinal arthritis (spondyloarthritis, axial in your case) is an inherited condition and there is no cure.  However, there is treatment.  A rheumatologist can put you on prescription NSAIDs that are kinder to your stomach.  Some people do fine with that combined with exercise, but others go on to other drugs like methotrexate and anti-TNF inhibitors (treatments somewhat similar to what is done for rheumatoid arthritis).

Exercise is very, very important to managing the condition.  Swimming is an especially good exercise.  My child has this and manages entirely with exercise for now.  I am going broke with personal trainer bills! But before when trying to touch toes, her fingertips a good six inches short of her knees--now she can touch down to her ankles.

It also is essential to get a good rheumatologist.  Run, do not walk, from any rheumatologist who tells you that you have fibromyalgia.[/quote]

OP here. I can get my hands on the floor to touch my toes pretty easily. So I am not to that point. But I'm seeking an appt with a rheumatologist because that seems like the best route right now. Thanks very much![/quote]

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