Joint & Skeletal Diseases & Disorders, Diseases & Disorders - General & Miscellaneous, Body Care & Health
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Overview
One in seven American's suffers body ache, with back and knee problems alone accounting for forty-three million visits to physicians annually. Developed by four orthopedic doctors in association with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, When Your Body Aches presets solutions to the 100 most common sources of pain in bones, joints, and muscles. If you work out, play sports, are the parent of a child with "growing pains," or have an injury or chronic condition that causes body aches, this book offers invaluable advice on becoming pain free.When Your Body Aches is one-stop shopping for guidance regarding injuries and illnesses—from sprains, bruises, and breaks to arthritis, fibromyalgia, and osteoporosis. The book's clear organization by parts of the body—shoulder, elbow and forearm, hand and wrist, hip and thigh, knee and lower leg, foot and ankle, neck and spine—allows you to look up specific injuries or sources of pain and find out quickly
- what the injury or condition is
- its signs and symptoms
- what you can do for yourself
- when you need to see a doctor
- standard treatments and how to avoid reinjury
- rehabilitation exercises and complementary therapies
Whether you are treating pain on your own, following a regimen prescribed by your doctor, or trying to prevent an injury, When Your Body Aches is an essential home reference for individuals and families everywhere.
Book Details
Published
February 10, 2005
Publisher
Walker & Company
Pages
288
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781615521517