Living with chronic back pain and not sure why?
These could be signs of spondyloarthritis (SpA), a group of inflammatory diseases that primarily affect the spine and joints. It often begins in early adulthood and can cause chronic pain, stiffness, and fatigue.
Because symptoms can look like common back pain, many people go years without a correct diagnosis. But understanding the difference can change everything.
Take our quick screening assessment to see if your symptoms may be consistent with axSpA. Only a physician can provide a diagnosis, but this tool can help you see if a rheumatologist visit may be helpful.
Join us May 1 -2, 2026 for our 8th Annual Global Spondyloarthritis Summit. This year’s theme, Living Well With SpA, features 12 experts providing practical strategies on fatigue, nutrition, resilience, career adaptations, and the latest SpA insights. Pose your questions during the live Q&As that immediately follow the presentations.
Join us online – from anywhere. Registration is offered at no charge.
Since its inception, Walk Your AS Off has offered year-round opportunities for patients and supporters to stay active and log their steps, motivating participants to prioritize their well-being. Walk Your AS Off Day on May 3 continues this momentum by bringing the entire community together in solidarity, providing encouragement, and amplifying a shared purpose. From 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM PDT, SAA staff and Walk Ambassadors will also host a continuous online virtual room gathering where participants can check in, connect, and share progress.
Share your journey to diagnosis. Support someone newly diagnosed. Help raise awareness so others don’t wait years.
On World AS Day, Saturday, May 2, 2026, SAA and other SpA patient organizations worldwide, collectively promote awareness of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) by mobilizing members of our respective communities.
During SpA Awareness Month, join the movement. Learn the signs. Share the message. Support the community. And most importantly, recognize that while people with spondyloarthritis may move differently, your experiences, challenges, and resilience deserve to be seen.
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