Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs SpondylitisUpdated: 2019-11-08OverviewSpondylitis is a condition that involves inflammation of the spine. Causes include infection, injury, or age-related wear and tear. A common form is ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis.SymptomsSymptoms include pain, stiffness, or tenderness in the back, hip pain, and limited mobility.TreatmentsTreatment may include medications, such as antibiotics or anti-inflammatories, physical therapy, and surgery, if needed. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use