Good candidates for melodic intonation therapy have: 1  severely restricted speech that may be limited to nonsense words or syllables except when singing along to popular songs; 2  poor ability to repeat words spoken by others; 3  relatively good ability to understand the speech of others;  good motivation, cooperation and attentiveness; and.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) â such as naproxen (Naprosyn) and indomethacin (Indocin) â are the medications doctors most commonly use to treat ankylosing spondylitis. They can relieve your inflammation, pain and stiffness. However, these medications might cause gastrointestinal bleeding.
Staying active is probably the best thing to do to relieve symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis, as regular exercise can help relieve pain, improve posture, and maintain flexibility. Exercise and stretching, when done carefully and increased gradually, may help painful, stiff joints. People with ankylosing spondylitis may benefit from the following: