Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) Specialist in Houston, TX

Ankylosing Spondylitis Specialist

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) Specialist in Houston, TX

Targeted treatment for inflammatory back pain, spinal stiffness, and sacroiliac joint discomfort.

Book Your Appointment Call/Text: (713) 588-1674

Expert Care for Inflammatory Back Pain

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory condition that primarily affects the spine and sacroiliac (SI) joints connecting the lower spine to the pelvis. Unlike mechanical back pain caused by muscle strain or disc issues, AS causes severe chronic stiffness and inflammation that can eventually lead to fusion of the spinal bones.

Dr. Nilanjana Bose at Lonestar Rheumatology specializes in differentiating inflammatory back pain from everyday mechanical back strain, delivering targeted therapies early to preserve spinal flexibility and posture.

How Inflammatory Back Pain Differs from Regular Back Pain

If you have back pain, consider whether it meets these characteristic AS markers:

Early Onset

Ankylosing Spondylitis typically begins before age 45.

Gradual Onset

Symptoms develop slowly over weeks or months rather than appearing suddenly after an injury.

Improves With Exercise

Pain and stiffness decrease with physical movement but worsen with rest or prolonged sitting.

Nighttime Discomfort

Lower back or gluteal pain may wake you during the second half of the night.

Persistent Morning Stiffness

Spinal stiffness may last longer than 45 minutes after getting out of bed.

Comprehensive AS Management Strategy

Our clinic combines medical science and supportive wellness to help keep you moving and protect long-term spinal mobility.

Biologic & Targeted Therapies

High-efficiency medications that disrupt inflammatory pathways, including TNF, IL-17, and IL-23 inhibitors, to help control inflammation and prevent long-term spinal fusion.

In-Office Infusion Services

Convenient, nurse-supervised administration of IV biologic therapies in our dedicated in-office infusion suite.

Posture & Exercise Guidance

Recommendations designed to preserve joint mobility, support healthy posture, and maintain thoracic chest expansion.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ankylosing Spondylitis

How is Ankylosing Spondylitis diagnosed?

Diagnosis is based on clinical history, physical evaluation of spine mobility, blood markers such as HLA-B27 genetics and CRP levels, and imaging such as X-rays or MRI of the sacroiliac joints.

Get Expert Care for Ankylosing Spondylitis

Don't let inflammatory back pain and stiffness limit your mobility. Contact Lonestar Rheumatology to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Nilanjana Bose.

Book Your Appointment Call/Text: (713) 588-1674

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