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Back pain with morning stiffness that improves with movement

Back pain with morning stiffness that improves with movement is a hallmark of inflammatory spinal conditions. Unlike mechanical back pain that worsens with activity, this pattern suggests the joints are inflamed and loosen up once you start moving. It is especially common in younger adults and may indicate ankylosing spondylitis or related conditions.

Common Causes of Back pain with morning stiffness that improves with movement

  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Axial spondyloarthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis of the spine
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Fibromyalgia

When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Back pain with morning stiffness that improves with movement

These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:

  • See a doctor if morning stiffness lasts more than 30 minutes daily, persists for more than 3 months, or is accompanied by alternating buttock pain, eye redness, or fatigue.

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