1, reasonable clothing: some patients with ankylosing spondylitis family members or non-rheumatologists let patients wear tight corsets, which not only does not help the patient to move the spine, but will make the spine fixed, long-term restrictions on activity will eventually lead to inactivity. It should be stressed that patients with ankylosing spondylitis should pay special attention to warmth, cold, damp is often a trigger for pain. 2, dietary hygiene ankylosing spondylitis patients should eat high protein, high nutrition food such as meat and fish, but also eat fruits and vegetables to supplement vitamins, drink milk to supplement calcium. Keep a balanced intake of nutrients while avoiding being overweight, which can add to the burden on the joints. Do not drink raw water or eat unclean food. Moderate alcohol consumption is not harmful to ankylosing spondylitis, but during the period of taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, you should drink as little or no alcohol as possible to avoid aggravating the damage to the gastric mucosa. The actual fact is that you will be able to get a lot more than just a few of the most popular and also the most popular ones. 3, smoking do not smoke. Ankylosing spondylitis patients with spine and thoracic involvement will reduce the volume of the lungs. Smoking then makes the patient susceptible to pneumonia or shortness of breath. It is vital to quit smoking because smoking not only aggravates breathing difficulties, but can cause induce and aggravate lung infections. If you have a smoking habit, it is best to gradually quit. 4, choose the right bed ideal bed should be firm, not sink, and not too hard, the general ordinary bed can be. Mattress can have springs inside, but the side should be firm, in the selection, it is best to first lie on the mattress for twenty minutes to see if it is comfortable. If necessary, a cardboard or plywood should be placed between the mattress and the bed board. The pillow should be as short as possible, high pillows will accelerate the deformity of the spine, especially the cervical spine. Loose feather pillows can give good support to the neck, more suitable for patients with ankylosing spondylitis. 5, choose the right chair whether at home or in the class, an ideal chair should have a hard seat and a hard backrest that extends vertically to the head. The appropriate armrests on the chair will help reduce the pressure of the body on the spine. The seat should not be too long, or the back is difficult to lean on the back of the chair. The height of the chair should be moderate, to ensure that the knee and hip joints can maintain the right angle. In any case, should avoid sitting in a low and soft chair or sofa to stay, otherwise it will form a bad posture and aggravate the pain. 6, appropriate posture Posture can affect the state of the spine, bad posture is not conducive to the recovery of the disease. Sitting should maintain an upright position of the chest, and often regular activity of the spine, by sitting straight and backward movement of the shoulders to stretch the spine. Do not sit for too long, and stand, walk and stretch your body often. After standing or sitting for 15 to 20 minutes lying flat, which is beneficial to reduce the pressure on the spine, which should be part of the time lying on its back, legs dangling to the floor. Standing should be as far as possible to maintain the chest, stomach and eyes flat posture. When sleeping, more supine position, to avoid promoting flexion deformity of the position. 7, the reasonable choice of hot and cold compresses heat can reduce pain and stiffness in a variety of ways, so many patients with ankylosing spondylitis like to take a shower or bath in the morning or before bed, such as with some stretching exercises can be more effective in reducing pain and stiffness. In addition, patients can also use hot water bags or electric blankets in bed. For the special inflammatory parts, you can also try to use the external wrapping wet towel ice bag for external application, in order to achieve the purpose of anti-inflammatory pain, but pay attention to avoid frostbite. 8, driving ankylosing spondylitis patients too long driving will feel pain and stiffness aggravated, so, when traveling long distances, should intermittently stop to stretch their bodies. Put a small cushion to the back or under the hips to help maintain a good posture. Care should be taken to adjust the driver’s seat and move away from objects that can easily collide with the head, as even minor collisions can cause serious consequences for patients with cervical spine involvement. For patients with a strong or stiff neck, to avoid trouble when the car turns, a reflector should be added to the windshield or dashboard. 9. Patients with effectively controlled ankylosing spondylitis are able to perform most of their daily activities. Most patients with ankylosing spondylitis have a high desire to work no less than the average person. 3/4 of patients are able to hold down a full-time job. Special attention should be paid to the posture of the spine while sitting and standing at work. When seated at a desk or dining table, adjust the position of the chair to maintain correct posture and avoid bending the body forward. Do not stand or sit in one position for too long. If you must maintain a posture, move and stretch your joints as much as possible.