Daily Exercise Routine
Even though medications help you control Ankylosing Spondylitis symptoms, exercise is just as important if you want to keep up your flexibility[1]
A physiotherapist can design a program that will help enhance your movement and flexibility. Always consult your physiotherapist as they are the experts to recommend the appropriate exercises.[1]
Benefits of exercise in Ankylosing Spondylitis

Reduced pain and stiffness, good body flexibility and improved joint range of movement

Better body posture

Improved muscle strength and endurance

Improved balance

Improved lung capacity and cardiovascular fitness

Improved sleep quality

Deep breathing exercise

Walking

Recumbent stationary cycling or cycling



Circuit training for full body work-out: A combination of stretching, strengthening and cardiovascular exercise

Core stability exercises

Yoga

Swimming
Ankylosing Spondylitis Exercises
Planning and structuring your exercise routine will help you improve different aspects of your fitness. Each exercise schedule should comprise of the following components:[3]
Ask your Rheumatologist for biologics that slow down spinal fusion.
You may want to read
Posture Management
Lifestyle Changes
References
-
Exercise classes. National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society. Available [online] at URL: http://nass.co.uk/exercise/exercise-classes/ Accessed on 9th June 2017
-
Exercise for your AS. National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society. Available [online] at URL:http://nass.co.uk/exercise/exercise-for-your-as/ Accessed on 8th June 2017
-
Back to Action. NAAS. Available [Online] at: https://nass.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Back-to-Action-low-resolution-version.pdf Accessed on 7 May 2019