Ankylosing spondylitis and lumbar muscle strain difference

Ankylosing spondylitis and lumbar muscle strain are different in the causes, locations and clinical symptoms.

1. The causes of

ankylosing spondylitis are mainly related to genetics, infection and immune abnormalities; lumbar muscle strain is mainly related to acute injury, chronic inflammation of local tissues and lumbar fracture and dislocation.

2. The

locations of ankylosing spondylitis are mainly sacroiliac joints, vertebrae and peripheral joints; lumbar muscle strain is mainly soft tissues such as lumbar muscles, fascia and ligaments.

3. Clinical symptoms

Ankylosing spondylitis is mainly manifested as low back pain, peripheral arthritis, tendinitis and eye, heart, lung and kidney damage; lumbar muscle strain is mainly manifested as low back pain, and some patients may be accompanied by limited lumbar movement.