Mayo Clinic on Arthritis

Arthritis pain can be frustrating. And so can sorting through the various available pain relief alternatives. Mayo Clinic is dedicated to helping you live more productively and comfortably with arthritis. The book focuses on osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, but is equally valuable to people with other forms of arthritis as well. The book relies on the experience of Mayo Clinic physicians, nurses, research scientists, therapists, and other health care professionals, the ultimate aim of which is to promote self-help. This easy to read and understand book offers advice on understanding arthritis, protecting joints, exercising properly, controlling pain, healthful diet and nutrition, traveling with arthritis, and working with arthritis. The nexus between the mind and the body and the impact of emotions, stress, and relaxation is also explored in Mayo Clinic On Arthritis. The gamut of treatments existing for arthritis including medications, surgery, and alternative approaches is listed together with information on the newest treatments trends.