Arthritis: Improve your health, ease pain, and live life to the full by Alison Hammond
Improve your health, ease pain, and live life to the full
Expert advice based on up-to-the-minute research, from specialists in Arthritis care. An authoritative, yet easy-to-understand guide to every type of arthritis, from juvenile to rheumatoid & osteoarthritis, as well as associated conditions such as lupus & osteoporosis. Find the answers to all your questions on exercise, medication, surgery, pain relief, complementary therapies, nutrition & more. Includes:
A chapter on What is Arthritis? looking at the causes, symptoms, different types, diagnosis, long-term prognosis & who is most likely to be affected
Simple exercise routines to keep you mobile & diet plans for a healthy lifestyle
Treatment options for both allopathic drug & surgical treatment (with pros & cons for each), plus complementary therapies & exercise-based therapies known to help, supplements & herbal medicines
Includes advice on assessing health-care services