Neck / back stiff in the morning & other joints may be swollen stiff & sore |
Ankylosing SpondylitisBlood tests and Chest excursion |
Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory therapy & Muscle Balance Physiotherapy and mobilisation & treatment modulated by a Rheumatologist |
Stiffness in the morning & during the day with local back pain |
EnenthesesRheumatoid Arthritis, Collagen diseases |
Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory therapy & Muscle Balance Physiotherapy and mobilisation & treatment modulated by a Rheumatologist or Chronic Pain Management & facet joint injections or nerve root ablation. |
Morning stiffness extending through the day |
Polymyalgia |
Muscle Balance Physiotherapy but where symptoms are lumbar located Endoscopic Lumbar Decompression & Foraminoplasty may expose mis-diagnosis as to the diagnosis. |