The Arthritis Action Program: An Integrated Plan of Traditional and Complementary Therapies

If you suffer from the aches and pains of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or related conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome or Lyme disease, this book will give you the latest information on managing and minimizing symptoms -- with results your grandma never dreamed of! Although no "cure" exists yet for arthritis, today's breakthrough therapies, innovative medications, and complementary treatments have the potential to banish forever the image of arthritis as a devastating and untreatable disease. Included in The Arthritis Action Program * New medications, including COX-2 inhibitors and TNF blockers, to control pain and inflammation * Exercises to increase range of movement, improve balance, and minimize stiffness * Tips on how to protect joints * Techniques for stress reduction * Breakthroughs in surgery * Questions to ask your doctor * Periodic updates on our special Web site