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Welcome to my blog, where I'm sharing a lot about my personal journey with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS). In this post, I'll share insights into the top 5 strategies that have significantly improved my quality of life and kept me in remission for the past few years. Please note, I'm not a medical professional - these are simply the steps that have worked for me after living with AS for 10+ years, so always make sure to consult your doctor.
1. Prioritizing Quality Sleep
Quality sleep is a game-changer for AS management. I'm sharing a few key things that might help you sleep better: invest in a good mattress, get a body pillow, and make sure you use the proper head pillow.
2. Mindful Nutrition & Proper Hydration
The role of nutrition in managing AS symptoms is an important one, but its very complex. It often looks different for everyone so be prepared for a lot of trial and error. One thing thats universal is the importance of staying hydrated! Make sure you drink enough water everyday!
3. Stress Reduction Tips
Stress can exacerbate AS symptoms and studies have shown a correlation between reduced stress and reduced inflammation in the body. Uncover practical and simple stress reduction techniques that have made a significant impact on my life!
4. Targeted Exercise for Comfort, Strength & Flexibility
Find an exercise routine that promote flexibility, strength, and overall comfort. Again, this can be very individual so you might have to try a few different approaches before you find one that works for you.
5. Daily Pain Management
Here I discuss the strategies and products that have become essential in my daily pain management toolkit. From Tiger Balm to SI joint belts, find out how these products might be Abel to help you too.
Closing thoughts on the importance of a personalized approach to AS management. Remember, what works for me might not work for everyone. It's crucial to consult with healthcare professionals for personalized advice.
Connect with me on Instagram, @elinafromsweden and YouTube, @elinafromswedenyoga, and let's share our experiences and insights on navigating Ankylosing Spondylitis. Together, we can support each other on this journey - we got this!
Please remember, this blog post is meant to share personal experiences and insights, not to provide medical advice. Always consult with healthcare professionals for personalized guidance.