Ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a form of inflammatory arthritis, can wreak havoc on your body—and particularly your back, since the spine is the main area the inflammation affects. One common way to deal with back pain is to go to the chiropractor. So it makes sense that if you have AS, you may be curious about chiropractic care as a way to help manage your condition. But before you make that appointment, here are some things you need to know. What Is Chiropractic Care? Chiropractic care is a type of medical practice involving manual therapy and spinal manipulation, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). A chiropractor is trained to use methods like stretching and pressure with the goal of improving function and mobility of your spinal joints.