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My AS My Life

Helping you build the skills and confidence to take control of your AS and your life

On average you might spend 2 hours each year with a health professional discussing your axial SpA (AS). That leaves 8,758 hours where you have to manage your condition on your own. 

This page is designed to help you build the confidence and skills you need to self-manage your axial SpA (AS). It includes guides, videos, blogs and links to whole range of issues including both your physical and mental health. 

If you’d like to chat to someone about any of the issues on this page, the NASS Helpline are there for you.

NASS Guides

These NASS guides include key information to help you self-manage your axial SpA (AS)

Exercise

Discover the NASS exercise resources

Finding and keeping your motivation to exercise

A self care session with Emily Clarke including a stretch video

Exercising at home

A self care session with Zoë Clark which includes a range of exercises for the home

Making the most of remote appointments

A session with physiotherapist Will Gregory on getting the most from online and telephone appointments

Managing my rib pain

A self care session with Zoë Clark which includes breathing exercises

Gardening with axial SpA (AS)

A self care session with Zoë Clark on gardening

Managing my night time pain

A self care session with Zoë Clark on night time pain

Living well with fatigue

A self care session with Zoë Clark on managing axial SpA (AS) fatigue

Managing my flares

A self care session with Zoë Clark on axial SpA (AS) flares

Managing my neck and shoulder pain

A self care session with Zoë Clark which includes stretching and strengthening exercises

Working from home with axial SpA (AS)

A self care session with Zoë Clark on working from home

Put your best foot forward

A self care session with Zoë Clark on foot care

Managing my hip pain

A self care session with Zoë Clark on hip pain

Managing my lower back and sacroiliac joint pain

A self care session with Zoë Clark including suggested exercises

Massage for axial spA (AS)

A self care session with Zoë Clark on massage

Looking after your emotional wellbeing

Discover more about taking care of your emotional wellbeing with Diane Aronson

Mindfulness for axial SpA (AS)

An introduction to Mindfulness with Sophie Matthew

Get Baking

Enjoy making biscuits, muffins and more with James Hillery