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its really a very stressful condition which needs treatment as well as some psychological support too.if he is having pain along with the stiffness, he should go to a physiotherapist.

Hello there ....well Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a streesful condition ...so i can underatand your problem...also it does affect young males from 18-40 age group more.... to be very honest with you there is no 100% cure for AS but with medication,exercises and posture correction the symptoms of diseases and quality of life can be improved ..... is HLA b27/ RA factor positive for your brother,what is the latest MRI report?......pain is a symptom which can be taken care of....but the latest condition of the spinal bone structures needs attention also the furthur goal of treatment weather medication or Physical therapy ...would depend on that. Regards & take care.

There are many people suffered from this disease. I am mentioning here because they are happy by doing exercise daily and time to time comes for follow up. Ask You brother to consult physio and follow the given program.

well in AS , one certainly has to keep themselves physically fit (low body weight and High Muscle Strength) and keep moving the body parts. If not able to walk is only difficulty then probably there is a compression of nerves which supply (lumbar region) lower extremity. If there is also a difficulty in moving Upper extremity then the compression is from NECK (cervical Region) and carefully therapy mobilization and strengthening along with traction would be required. THE THerapy should that would be done will include releasing the compression (traction), + Muscle Release, + Stretching, +strengthening of mucle group,

He needs to undergo a structured spinal strengthening and mobility exercise program under a trained therapist. Also important to work on hip and knee strength. .