what is arthritis of the spine
Arthritis in the spine is called Ankylosing Spondylitis..... It is a chronic inflammatory form of arthritis that mainly affects the joints of the spine (vertebrae). Inflammation, swelling and irritation cause back pain and stiffness.Over time, people living with AS tend to stoop forward.t is a chronic inflammatory form of arthritis that mainly affects the joints of the spine (vertebrae). Inflammation, swelling and irritation cause back pain and stiffness. Over time, people living with AS tend to stoop forward.