Rheumatoid Spondylitis

People often seek guidance when lower back pain appears that does not ease with rest and improves with movement. Rheumatoid spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that mainly affects the joints of the spine and pelvis.

Frequent symptoms: Pain and stiffness in the lower back and buttocks, especially in the morning or after periods of inactivity, along with fatigue and, at times, discomfort in other joints.

Which specialist treats it? The rheumatologist is the professional who evaluates this type of joint inflammation and follows its progression.

When to seek care? In the face of persistent back pain with prolonged stiffness, it is worth discussing it with this specialist to better understand the source of the discomfort.