Axial SpA In-Depth

Dr Jane Martindale discusses ways to manage fatigue with axial SpA) (AS)

Read Zoë's blog on managing your fatigue

The Spoon Theory is a way of explaining fatigue to friends, family and colleagues

Zoë shares her top tips on preparing for and managing axial SpA (AS) flares

A flare toolkit can help you remember all the different things that help you during a flare

Visit our page dedicated to managing flares

Sarah Leyland explains what osteoporosis is, the treatments available and the links with axial SpA (AS)

Learn more about keeping your bones healthy through diet and exercise

Learn more about osteoporosis and how to manage the condition on the ROS website

What does it mean to have healthy bones and how can you improve your bone health?

Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break.

Check out the advice from the Royal Osteoporosis Society.

Learn more about inflammatory bowel disease

Visit the Crohn’s and Colitis UK website to learn more

More information about how axial SpA (AS) can affect the gut

Learn about the types of psoriasis, treatments available and support you can receive

For more information, visit the Psoriasis Association’s website

Read more about how axial SpA (AS) can affect your skin

Zoë shares her top tips on caring for your feet

Read Zoë's blog on putting your best foot forward

Learn about the impact axial SpA (AS) can have on the feet

Sleeping well with axial SpA (AS)

Read Zoë's blog on improving your night time pain

Emily Clarke, Physiotherapist, discusses ways to manage night pain and sleep better with axial SpA (AS)

Follow Emily's easy instructions and perform a simple check each day to help improve your posture

Learn more about how physiotherapists can help you manage your axial SpA (AS)

Read our simple top tips for managing your axial SpA (AS), including looking after your posture

Mornings can be difficult when you have axial SpA (AS). Zoë shares her tips on making things a little easier.

Zoë's blog explains what can cause pain, joint stiffness and fatigue in the morning and how you can better manage these symptoms.

This video shows you some gentle stretches you can do before you get up.

Colin explains how to look after your axial SpA in the warmer weather and how to cope with changes to your routine, travelling and more

Download Colin's presentation slides

Read the Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust advice leaflet on travelling with medication