Exercises to help relief back-pain with ankylosing spondylitis
I have ankylosing spondylitis and was taking Enbrel, but due to insurance issues can no longer afford it what are some exercises I can do to keep on top of my lower back inflammation?
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It sucks when you need a drug and can’t afford it. I did a little research. You may be able to get Enbrel for free, or at least at a greatly reduced price. Amgen has a Enbrel Payment Assistance program. You can apply for an Enbrel Support Card. Check this out.
We offer help with out-of-pocket costs for eligible patients.
For all eligible patients,* the ENBREL Support™ card program may offer:
6 months at no out-of-pocket cost to you
$10 or less out-of-pocket per month thereafter†
Support for your ENBREL co-pay or co-insurance and prescription deductible
Program provides up to $4,000 of assistance per patient for each 6-month period.‡
Patient is responsible for costs above these amounts.
Click here to apply for an Enbrel Support Card.
Here are two good back exercises that should help you get some relief. The second one you can do all the way to the end of your tailbone if you want:
Back:
Place your left hand on your left knee. Place your right hand over your left shoulder and with your fingertips find the muscle next to your spine. Press on it and hold. Relax, take a deep breath and exhale and don’t tense up any part of your body. After about 30 seconds there should be a release happening and when it does slowly lower yourself forward onto your right leg. If you can lean over the outside edge of your leg it will be better for your release. Continue holding for a total of one minute. Then release but rest your body there for one minute longer. Then reverse and do the right side.
For lower back, on the buttocks:
Put both hands behind your back and place them on the muscles alongside your spine and press on them and hold. Now relax, take a deep breath and exhale and don’t tense up any part of your body. When the release starts to happen, slowly lower yourself forward as far as you can go. Then release the pressure but hold your body there for one minute longer.