An autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the joints, tendons, and/or the spine.
Degenerative back pain, due to loss of bone or tissue, is often age-related. Rheumatologic back pain is an autoimmune condition.
Wear and tear on the joints and disks of the spine that cause pain and stiffness in the neck and back
Spinal deformities are abnormal alignments or curves in the bony vertebral column that forms the spine. Learn about causes and treatment.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease in which the body's immune system begins attacking the lining of the joints. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
An autoimmune disease in which the skin becomes thickened and hardened. It can also affect internal organs.
A condition that occurs when age-related spinal changes lead to compression of the nerves in the back.
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory disease in children that causes swelling, pain, and stiffness in joints. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
An abnormal curvature of the spine. Scoliosis can affect people of any age, but most commonly begins between ages 10 and 15.
A chronic mental health condition in which a person has both schizophrenia and a mood disorder.