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We are the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS) and we are here to transform the diagnosis and care of people living with axial SpA. Axial SpA works silently. We don't.
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Persistent back pain for more than three months? Pain improves with exercise? Use our symptom checker to find out if you could have axial SpA.
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According to new research released. The vast majority of people in the UK have not heard of axial SpA, a progressive, painful and incurable form of inflammatory arthritis.
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Determined, brave and sometimes quirky, our inspiring supporters show us so many ways to get involved. But often, there's a painful reality behind the smile
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Alex's journey to diagnosis was long and painful but he finally found a diagnosis when his osteopath suggested a referral to rheumatology.
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Rachel made the change from teaching RE to Karate and talks about how it has helped her live with Axial Spondyloarthritis.
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How Woking & Weybridge branch came together to continue their hydrotherapy.
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After being diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis, Stuart found that a change in lifestyle and work helped him manage the condition.
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