<unk>  can be somewhat difficult to diagnose because the symptoms it manifests can also be caused by other, more common, conditions. If a physician suspects<unk> , they will typically begin their diagnosis by performing a physical exam.<unk> nce the condition is axial, they can often pinpoint the affected joint by putting pressure on different places within the legs, hips, spine and buttocks. They may also ask a patient to perform some stretches that will put gentle stress on the sacroiliac joints. X-rays, MRIs and other medical imaging tests can be used to show<unk> gns of inflammation and damage within the<unk>  joints. Typically, a spine specialist will order a medical imaging test if they suspect ankylosing spondylitis or another form of arthritis to be the primary cause of inflammation and pain.
Sacroiliitis
Knee arthritis
Shoulder arthritis
Epicondylitis
Sprain
Femoral hernia
Osteochondritis
Back strain