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posture in advanced ankylosing spondylitis

normal posture compared to the posture of advanced ankylosing spondylitis.

as severe ankylosing spondylitis advances:

  • the head moves forward and the neck becomes stiff.
  • the upper back curves forward (kyphosis).
  • the normal curve in the low back flattens.
  • the hips may become stiff and not straighten completely.
  • people often keep their knees bent a little to make up for the changed curves in their back and stiffness in their hips. this bending of the knees causes the body to shift back a little so it's easier to balance and to see straight ahead.

current as of: july 17, 2023

author: healthwise staff
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