For millions of people living with back pain, the cause is often elusive. One underrecognized culprit is axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA)—a form of inflammatory arthritis that primarily affects the spine and sacroiliac joints of the hips. Left undiagnosed, axSpA can lead to chronic back pain, stiffness, reduced mobility, and diminished quality of life. On average, patients may suffer pain for eight to 12 years before receiving the correct diagnosis.
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