Dear Reader,
From the rheumatology experts at Mayo Clinic comes Mayo Clinic Guide to Arthritis. This book is filled with proven, science-based research on arthritis and its related conditions, recommended treatment plans for relieving joint stiffness and pain, and essential self-care tips to help you live a life free from debilitating arthritis symptoms.
Each year, more than 50 million Americans suffer from joint inflammation and swelling caused by arthritis. Too many people have first-hand experience with the crippling effects of the disease, effects that can harm one’s ability to work, move, and complete normal tasks in day-to-day life. However, knowing more about arthritis can help you move past its impairments.
Inside you'll find: - How different types of arthritis affect your body
- The latest advances in medications, surgery and other treatment options
- Integrative medicine and self-care treatments backed by scientific evidence
- How exercise, diet, work and daily habits play a role in managing the disease
- Important steps to take in caring for your mental health with arthritis
- Tips for protecting your joints throughout daily movement
Whether arthritis affects you, your family or someone else in your life, Mayo Clinic Guide to Arthritis will leave you with a better understanding of the condition, symptoms and ways to manage life with arthritis. Most importantly, this book aims to provide you and your family with hope. | 
