Ankylosing Spondylitis has been diagnosed many decades ago and yet there was no support system available for the patients. They bore the pain and the disfigurement. There was no research work, educational material, until 30 years ago. A group of volunteers made a plan to change the entire outlook. In 1983, they founded the Spondylitis Association of America (SAA).

Spondylitis Association of America is located across America. Their supportive program ensures that those facing the disease do not leave you alone without any help. Your location, city, the state does not matter there are volunteers and communities you can get in touch with instantly through Ankylosing Spondylitis Support group.

There have been many breakthroughs in medical and scientific research. There has been a better understanding of the genetic makeup behind the disease leading to discovering more effective medicines and maybe closer to cure. Behind the massive progress, there has been the Spondylitis Association of America.

Spondylitis Association of America main aim is to promote early diagnosis and treatment of spondylitis, to promote awareness, improve access to health care and medications for all patients, to increase federal funding for arthritis research, public policy that will impact the lives of spondylitis patients.

Spondylitis Association of America is also a member of National Institutes of Health’s NIAMS Coalition [the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases]. This is an organization made of 60 voluntary and professional associations. Their main aim is to lead the Federal effort in research to understand the causes, incidence, treatment, and prevention of diseases that of bone, joints, muscle, skin and connective tissues.

You can join the Spondylitis Association of America to bring together people living with spondylitis and to increase public awareness.