Types of spinal arthritis

Osteoarthritis/ spondylosis

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of spinal arthritis, usually affecting the lower back. It occurs when the cartilage between the joints slowly breaks down due to injury, daily wear and tear, or other joint-related conditions, leading to inflammation and pain.

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder in which the body’s own immune system attacks the lining of the joints, called the synovium. Commonly seen around the neck, rheumatoid arthritis tends to affect more women than men.

Spondyloarthritis

Spondyloarthritis is a group of inflammatory diseases that affects the joints as well as regions called entheses (where ligaments and tendons attach to the bones). There are several forms of spondyloarthritis, including the following which are more commonly seen in the spine than others:

• Ankylosing spondylitis – Inflammation of the spinal bones (vertebrae) and the joints at the base of the spine that connect to the pelvis. Severe cases result in several vertebrae fusing together, causing a hunched back.
• Psoriatic arthritis – Arthritis that is associated with psoriasis, an autoimmune disorder characterised by itchy and scaly rash. In people with the condition, psoriasis typically precedes arthritis, but the reverse may also occur. Involvement of the spine may result in stiffness due to fusing of the vertebrae.
• Reactive arthritis – Joint inflammation that is triggered by an infection somewhere else in the body (often the genital, urinary, or gastrointestinal system). In the spine, it is usually seen in the lower back and often resolves on its own.
• Enteropathic arthritis – Arthritis that occurs in a small proportion of people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Enteropathic arthritis flare-ups often occur simultaneously with IBD flare-ups, with varying timing and intensity from person to person. In the spine, the lower back area is usually affected.

8 symptoms of spinal arthritis

Symptoms of spinal arthritis differ from หากคุณสนใจเล่นพนันออนไลน์ที่ดีที่สุด สามารถสมัครสมาชิก UFABET ได้ที่นี่ พร้อมรับโปรโมชั่นพิเศษสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ person to person. However, they generally include the following

1. Pain in the back and neck, especially the lower back
2. Stiffness and restricted movement of the spine
3. Swelling and tenderness over the affected backbone
4. Grinding sensation when moving the spine
5. Pain, swelling, and stiffness in other areas of the body
6. Whole-body weakness and fatigue
7. Pain and numbness in the arms and legs if the nerves are affected
8. Headaches (in cases of arthritis in the neck)