Since we do not know its cause, there is no way to prevent ankylosing spondylitis. However, by some modifications of the начин живота, могуће је спречити погоршање бол и смањити укоченост. Погледајте и наш лист о артритису (преглед).

У временима бола:

It is advisable not to stress the painful joints. Rest, adopting certain postures, and massage can relieve pain.

Ван кризних периода:

Certain rules of hygiene of life can help to preserve as much as possible the flexibility of the joints. The pains that characterize ankylosing spondylitis tend to subside after the joints “warm up”. THE’телесне вежбе редовно се стога препоручује.

Препоручује се и померање и истезање зглобова неколико пута дневно: истезање ногу и руку, увијање кичме, вежбе дисања... Став „мачке” који се састоји од наизменичног заобљења леђа и удубљења леђа на четири ноге омогућава нпр. да омекша леђа. Питајте свог лекара или физиотерапеута за савет.

Неколико савета за ограничавање бола⁵ :

• Sleep on a firm mattress with a flat pillow (or even without a pillow);
• Sleep on your back or on your stomach, alternately, and avoid sleeping on your side;
• Engage in a gentle sporting activity, such as swimming;
• Avoid sitting or standing too long without moving the joints;
• Do not carry heavy loads and learn to protect your back by bending your knees to lift objects;
• Maintain a healthy weight, because excess weight increases joint pain;
• Stop smoking. Smoking increases the cardiovascular risk, which is already increased in people with ankylosing spondylitis;
• Relax or engage in a relaxation activity as stress can exacerbate symptoms.