Inflammatory joint disorder most often is caused by a chronic autoimmune condition. Usually it will affect more than just the joints as it also effects the soft tissues of the body. The immune system mistakes its own tissues as an invader.
We depend on our backs for the most basic daily functions: standing, sitting, bending, and walking. Our backs are, quite literally, the backbone of our existence. A complex web of bones, discs, nerves, fibers, ligaments, muscles and blood vessels forms it. The nerves send signals to the brain and the rest of the body. So, the back is the keeper of mind-body integrity.
The most common symptoms are joint pain, stiffness, and loss of mobility that progressively becomes worse over time. The pain typically becomes worse by prolonged activity and relieved by rest. Stiffness is most common in the morning, and typically lasts less than thirty minutes after beginning daily activities, but may return after periods of inactivity.
Managing chronic pain is the number one reason many people visit their medical professional. Often times the pain is chronic and the medical professional will offer pain relief through drugs, surgery, or physical therapy. A common reality for many people is the pain does not always go away and worse interferes with their daily activities.