Exercise and yoga
Proper Yoga and light exercises help to flex the body and may reduce discomfort, it also strengthens muscles around the neck. one should add exercises like the rotation of the lower part of the body and stretch the spine to their daily regimen.
Heat or cold therapy
By applying hot water bottle or some ice packs or soothing gels or even a bag of ice cubes can spare us temporarily from the concentrating sharp pain. But one must approach the doctor before taking heat compressor, without proper advice it can show several side effects especially in the patients suffering from coronary heart disease, skin infections, deep burns and exposed wounds etc,
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an old remedy for pain. It is done by inserting thin needles into specific areas in our body. This is thought to stimulate the afferent nerve fibres which help to reduce the pain. According to reports acupuncture can reduce pain.
Massage therapy
Massage therapy is beneficial sometimes. It also helps you relax your mind and soothe the nerve fibres.
Thus, a proper Massage can fill you with energy, make you more flexible to do daily activities.
Massage may affect your spine and cause pain. In that case, use light massage techniques and avoid the area.
Healthy Food Intake
In case of spondylitis, one should take proper home, prepared foods and avoid all kinds of junk and unhealthy foods available out there, to maintain proper body weight.
The more body weight you gain the more difficulties you will face; extra pressure on spine.one should try foods which contain anti-inflammatory agents such as tomatoes, olive oil, green leafy vegetables, nuts like almonds and walnuts.
fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, tuna, and sardines. Etc.
Give up Smoking Habits
Cigarettes and other smoking stuff can make you seriously ill and it is also hard to eliminate spondylitis until you give up smoking. so better you leave smoking or suffer from spondylitis for the rest of your life.