The Arthritis Helpbook: A Tested Self-Management Program for Coping with Arthritis and Fibromyalgia
February 25, 2010 by admin
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Product Description
A thoroughly revised and updated edition of the book strongly recommended by both the Arthritis Foundation and the Arthritis Society The Arthritis Helpbook is the world’s leading guide to coping with joint pain, and has been used by more than 600,000 readers over its twenty years in print. It succeeds because of its tested advice, its hundreds of useful hints, and its emphasis on self-management-helping people with arthritis and fibromyalgia to achieve their own h… More >>
The Arthritis Helpbook: A Tested Self-Management Program for Coping with Arthritis and Fibromyalgia
I know, I know, you’re read them all over the years….why buy another book? Because some of the parameters have changed and there really are new thoughts on this fast acting disease. Buy it here. The price is right and it IS helpful.
Rating: 4 / 5
We use this book at Osher Lifelong Learning for an Elder class in arthritis/pain management. It’s a great text.
Rating: 5 / 5
I purchased this for my Wife who suffers from rhumatoid arthritis.
She found the tips and exercises particularly helpful. I have numerous problems with my back – including arthritis – and I have found the exercises to be helpful. We both highly recommend this text.
Rating: 5 / 5
I saw this book in my public library, read it and wanted to buy it as it contains helpful exercises to help me deal with my hip arthritis. It is well worth the $ and it arrived quickly. Contains useful and up to date info on arthritis of all kinds.
Rating: 5 / 5
Many patients are dogged by chronic arthritis
pain and suffering. A strength of this work
is that the author reviews the different forms
and manifestations of the disease, as well as
comparative treatments. The acquisition would be
extremely useful for patients trying to develop
coping strategies for everyday living.
I find that prevention is the best coping
strategy. That is, know your triggers .
A trigger is an action that makes the symptomatology
worse. Classic triggers are :
o alcohol and smoking
o heavy creams
o coffee
o allergens of every type
The author explains the benefits of daily exercise
directed to preserving whatever functionality remains.
I find that a physical therapist is an invaluable
source. He/she can teach you how to perform everyday
motions without creating too many dangers from
falling or attempting to do activities which
make the symptomatology worse.
Acupuncture may be helpful to release excess
tension so that the limbs become more flexible
and less rigid.
Good luck and acquire this book for assistance with
arthritis issues.
Rating: 5 / 5