Managing Pain and Exercising
According to one review of 14 experiments conducted in 9 different nations, exercising resulted in a 21 percent reduction in pain compared to not exercising.
Deep breathing and relaxation techniques [6] can also be beneficial since they ease physical tension, which can assist lessen discomfort.
Even if you know exercising will benefit you in the long run, it can still be challenging to do when it aches. Your physical therapist can assist in creating a personalized fitness plan for you that is both safe and efficient.
Conclusion
Those with AS can benefit greatly from physical therapy. Your flexibility, posture, and strength can all be improved with the specific exercises. Also, physical therapists can make sure you’re performing each activity correctly and safely.
Before beginning any exercise on your own, check with your doctor to determine whether they recommend a physical therapist as part of your treatment plan.
Reference:
[1] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ankylosing-spondylitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354808
[2] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/24625-physical-therapist
[3] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0049017215002012
[4] https://spondylitis.org/
[5] https://www.shape.com/best-flexibility-exercises-6831503
[6] https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/relaxation-technique/art-20045368]