Author: Harris H. McIlwain, M.D. Publisher: Macmillan ISBN: 9780805073256 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 324
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This guide tells how to eliminate arthritis pain with preventative and therapeutic exercise, a low-fat, anti-inflammatory diet, alternative therapies that really work, and the latest prescription drugs.
Author: Jwing-Ming Yang Publisher: ISBN: 9781594399664 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 0
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If pain-free joints are the goal, qigong movements can help! According to the Centers for Disease Control, over fifty million Americans struggle with doctor-diagnosed arthritis. Obesity and inactivity are proven aggravating factors, limiting mobility and making everyday activities difficult and painful. For many, arthritis progresses to the point where they will have to manage pain for years to come. Some will have little choice but to rely on prescription medication. For the millions of others with joint pain, there is hope. By committing to a series of simple exercises, we can remain loose and flexible. We can prevent and heal injuries to maintain flexible, healthy joints. Motion is the key, and in this book Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming will get you moving. You will regain natural, pain-free motion, and suppleness with qigong, a timeless Chinese art that promotes healing, flexibility, and balance. The gentle, meditative movements emphasize proper motion in coordination with breath, making qigong the right choice for preventing, treating, and even reversing arthritis. This book presents 46 movements to help you loosen, stretch, strengthen, heal, and maintain comfortable, flexible joints for a lifetime. You will learn what qigong is and why it is a good choice for treating arthritis and maintaining healthy joints 4 gentle torso-loosening movements 9 hand massage movements and techniques 6 massage methods for immediate relief 3 movements for neck, spine, and waist 7 movements for fingers, hands, and wrists 8 movements for elbows and shoulders 4 movements for toes and ankles 5 movements for hips and knees Many people who live with joint pain rely on acupuncture, chiropractic treatments, and even surgery. By committing to a simple qigong practice, you can begin to take care of your own joints, with less reliance on others.
Author: Anthony B. Carey Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 9781118040294 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 8
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"Anthony Carey hits the bull's-eye! Striving for a pain-free lifestyle is a goal we all want to achieve, and this book is a powerful tool to help you attain it." --Bradford Stiles, M.D., Medical Director of California Sports & Industrial Medical Center "Anthony Carey's unique approach to promote the proper function of the whole body in order to support and heal the problematic area delivered the results that made me a lifetime believer. I continue to utilize Anthony's techniques to train and heal my body every day. I only wish I would have found his program earlier in my career." --Erik Kramer, former NFL Quarterback An innovative, therapeutic exercise program to stop the pain for good If you're one of the millions who suffer from chronic back, neck, shoulder, and joint pain, all you can think about is relief. Now, exercise physiologist Anthony Carey presents a breakthrough whole-body approach to pain relief that will help your body function and heal the way it was designed to. The Pain-Free Program shows you how to assess and treat the underlying cause of your pain rather than trying to simply fix your symptom area alone. Carey provides an individualized program for your specific body form, complete with customized exercise routines. This prescriptive guide: * Addresses the full range of pain sources, outlining the typical "hot zones" where pain tends to occur and why * Presents customized programs based on 6 major body forms identified by the author * Features over 100 photographs and illustrations that demonstrate appropriate exercise positions, techniques, and modifications * Reveals how you can prevent future injuries The Pain-Free Program gives you the tools you need to get rid of the pain for good--and stay healthy for the rest of your life.
Author: Richard Diana Publisher: Harlequin ISBN: 1460319699 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 280
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Learn to reduce joint pain and inflammation—while avoiding surgery and medication—with this proven eight-week program! In this groundbreaking book, leading orthopedic surgeon and former NFL player Richard Diana, M.D., applies his unique experience and training to tackle the problem of joint pain. Dr. Diana draws on cutting-edge research to provide a comprehensive eight-week program proven to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and rejuvenate your joints at the cellular level. THIS VOLUME INCLUDES: • An accessible overview of the science behind joint pain and inflammation • Which delicious foods reduce inflammation • Simple exercises tailored to your ability • The right supplements to help increase your mobility
Author: Pete Egoscue Publisher: Bantam ISBN: 0804152640 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 321
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Starting today, you don't have to live in pain. “This book is extraordinary, and I am thrilled to recommend it to anyone who’s interested in dramatically increasing the quality of their physical health.”—Tony Robbins That is the revolutionary message of this breakthrough system for eliminating chronic pain without drugs, surgery, or expensive physical therapy. Developed by Pete Egoscue, a nationally renowned physiologist and sports injury consultant to some of today’s top athletes, the Egoscue Method has an astounding 95 percent success rate. The key is a series of gentle exercises and carefully constructed stretches called E-cises. Inside you’ll find detailed photographs and step-by-step instructions for dozens of e-cizes specifically designed to provide quick and lasting relief of: • Lower back pain, hip problems, sciatica, and bad knees • Carpal tunnel syndrome and even some forms of arthritis • Migraines and other headaches, stiff neck, fatigue, sinus problems, vertigo, and TMJ • Shin splints, varicose veins, sprained or weak ankles, and many foot ailments • Bursitis, tendinitis, and rotator cuff problems Plus special preventive programs for maintaining health through the entire body. With this book in hand, you’re on your way to regaining the greatest gift of all: a pain-free body!
Author: Pavel Tsatsouline Publisher: ISBN: 9780938045366 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 134
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Demonstrates a combination of exercises aimed at improving posture, flexibility, and strength inspired by a famed Russian's mobility drills.
Author: Richard Blau Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books ISBN: 0738212385 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 288
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Nearly 43 million Americans suffer with joint pain, and that pain dominates their lives. But even the oldest among us are far too young to feel this way and, in fact, you don't need to live like this. In Too Young to Feel Old, leading rheumatologist Dr. Richard Blau shows you what you can do to get instant relief.With a straightforward Arthritis Doctor's Questionnaire that simulates a visit to a rheumatologist's office, you can determine the severity of your condition. From there, you will be able to personalize a 28-day program to help you reduce inflammation, maintain your range of motion, and decrease arthritic pain through one of the newest, most effective approaches known to modern science.The 28-day program provides you with: A four-week menu plan with nearly 100 delicious recipes that not only reduce common arthritis symptoms but also help you lose weight Step-by-step illustrations guiding you through simple exercises that reduce joint pain and stiffness, strengthen muscles, and improve flexibility and endurance A rundown of the latest breakthroughs in arthritis research, common treatments, and little-known alternative therapies Everything you need to know about sizing up arthritis doctors, from finding the right one to knowing what you should ask to get the information you need Whether you are aching with osteoarthritis or suffering with the inflammation and swelling of rheumatoid arthritis, Too Young to Feel Old can help you break out of a cycle of pain and into a life that is pain free.
Author: Lynne S. Peterson Publisher: Rosetta Books ISBN: 0795352883 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 499
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A guide to living well with this common—and complex—condition from“one of the most reliable, respected health resources that Americans have” (Publishers Weekly). From the doctors at Mayo Clinic—the top-ranked hospital in the country according to US News & World Report—this book is a complete guide to understanding and living with arthritis. Find the latest expertise on various forms of arthritis, medications and other treatment options, and self-care to successfully manage joint pain and stay active and independent. If you have joint pain, you know it can lead to frustrating limitations in daily life. In fact, this complex group of joint diseases—osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and many other forms—is the most common cause of disability in the United States. But living with it doesn’t have to mean sitting on the sidelines. This book offers the same expert knowledge that Mayo Clinic doctors, nurses and therapists use in caring for patients. Mayo Clinic Guide to Arthritis: • Breaks down different forms of arthritis and joint pain to help you understand their causes, their signs and symptoms, and what each may mean for your health • Explores the latest in arthritis treatments, including new medications to slow or stop the disease, improved options for joint surgery, joint injections, and evidence-based guidance on pain control and integrative medicine • Provides practical tips for living with arthritis while exercising, traveling, or working • Offers useful advice on diet, mental health, and protecting your joints
Author: Lauri M. Aesoph Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 110166472X Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 312
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This completely revised and updated version of the perennial bestseller offers you a detailed, easy-to-follow program for treating arthritis at home, based on a simple diet of health-building foods. With this book, you can relieve or even reverse most cases of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis without expensive drugs or equipment. The key is to substitute "restorative foods" for certain inflammation-generating foods, tap your inner well-springs of good health, and practice easy-to-do exercises for increased flexibility. You will discover: • The incredible arthritis-healing and health-renewing powers of restorative foods • How to maximize your chances for complete recovery of arthritis • Aspirin-free ways to reduce pain and inflammation • "Stressor foods" to avoid that block the healing of arthritis • Simple tests to help you pinpoint the foods that can aggravate your arthritis • Easy diet changes that eliminate joint inflammation, gout, migraines, osteoarthritis, lupus, and more No matter how old you are or how long you've suffered from arthritis, with this program you can help overcome arthritis and free yourself of debilitating pain in just a few weeks.
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