🌿 Understanding Spondyloarthropathy (SpA) – More Than Just Back Pain When we think of back pain, most of us imagine it coming from bad posture, long working hours, or aging. But in some people, back pain is a sign of something deeper – an autoimmune condition called Spondyloarthropathy (SpA) . 🔹 What is Spondyloarthropathy? Spondyloarthropathy is a group of chronic inflammatory diseases that mainly affect the spine, joints, and entheses (the places where tendons or ligaments attach to bone). Unlike common back pain, this inflammation comes from the body’s immune system attacking its own tissues . 🔹 Who Can Get It? Usually starts in young adults (teens to 40s). Affects both men and women. Family history or carrying the HLA-B27 gene increases the chance. 🔹 Common Types of Spondyloarthropathy Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) – stiff spine and reduced flexibility. Psoriatic Arthritis – joint pain with psoriasis skin patches. Reactive Arthritis – oc...