Dear Mayo Clinic: I am in my late 50s and have started having stiffness in my back. I have become much less flexible, and sometimes even have a hard time looking over my shoulder. I remember my ...

John Whyte, the chief medical officer at WebMD. Ankylosing spondylitis is the type of arthritis that causes pain and stiffness in your spine. It typically occurs first in your lower back.

The chronic pain of arthritis and the medications used to treat it can drain you. What can you do day to day to ease the fatigue?

People with conditions such as arthritis, herniated discs ... With proper care and lifestyle adjustments, you can prevent back pain and keep your spine healthy during colder months,” he adds.