Dr Jaimini Raniga is an integrative and functional medicine doctor based in Sydney with a special interest in personalising holistic treatment strategies for her patients diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis—helping them transform their lives so they can be their best.

What is ankylosing spondylitis?

Ankylosing spondylitis, also known as AS, is an autoimmune condition and form of chronic arthritis typically characterised by inflammation in the spine—sometimes causing vertebrae to fuse.

What are the signs of ankylosing spondylitis?

Common symptoms include but are not limited to:

• Chest pain
• Chronic back pain
• Fatigue
• Joint pain
• Mobility issues
• Postural changes
• Reduced flexibility
• Stiffness

Managing and treating ankylosing spondylitis

Dr Jaimini aims to help you treat and manage not only your symptoms, but any underlying lifestyle, environmental, or other factors that may be influencing your experience of ankylosing spondylitis. By taking this whole person approach, Dr Jaimini is able to tailor more holistic treatment strategies—for better health outcomes.

Strategies Dr Jaimini may explore for you include but are not limited to:

• Allied health collaboration
• Diet and nutrition changes
• Exercise and physical therapy
• Gut health improvements
• Lifestyle changes
• Mind-body techniques
• Non-drug therapies
• Stress management
• Supplements (e.g. vitamins)
• Traditional and alternative medicine

For help with holistic treatment of ankylosing spondylitis in Sydney, contact Dr Jaimini today—call 02 9659 7181 or enquire online.