The Arthritis Helpbook: A Tested Self-Management Program for Coping with Arthritis and Fibromyalgia

by Kate Lorig, James F. Fries

Offering a practical program to help people with arthritis and fibromyalgia manage their conditions, The Arthritis Helpbook provides techniques proven to reduce pain and increase dexterity, helping sufferers to regain control of their lives. Along with complete information on all over-the-counter and prescription arthritis medicines, The Arthritis Helpbook shows readers how to exercise for both flexibility and aerobic fitness and how to build a calcium-rich diet, thus maintaining their all-around health.Completely revised and updated with new illustrations and photographs, The Arthritis Helpbook , the basis of the Arthritis Foundation's popular self-management courses, remains the best guide for all people coping with joint pain.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health, Medical, Reference

367 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1980

Reviews

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Especially useful for newly diagnosed and those working through a self management program.

[Doodles McC · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for help with chronic pain and illness management. Much depends on what we eat and exercise, good sleep. Clear, precise and well written. Useful.

[Kathy Lautenschlager · Rating 4 out of 5]

I haven't been diagnosed yet, but there is a possibility. This was extremely informative and helpful. Lots of little tips and tricks to make life easier. The author's writing style makes it easy for the layman to follow and understand.

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

The best section of this book for me is the section of flexability exercises.

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great hand book for sufferers of arthritis. I would recommend it for those who suffer from this disease or their loved ones. Helpful hints regarding medication, exercise and diet.

[MJ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was going to copy so many pages I decided to buy it. Lots of good exercises for sore hand, arms, shoulders.