Stop Osteoarthritis Now Halting the Baby

What exactly is this debilitating disease? It is an inflammation in or around the joints caused by wear and tear on the cartilage and bone. The good news is that osteoarthritis can be successfully treated and may even be delayed or prevented.

In Stop Osteoarthritis Now! Dr. Harris H. McIlwain provides the reader with a five-step basic treatment plan for self-help involving moist heat, exercise, weight control, medication, and joint protection.

Harris H. McIlwain, M.D., is a rheumatologist and gerontologist. He lives in Tampa, Florida. Debra Fulghum Bruce is the editor-in-chief of Living Well Today. She lives in Jacksonville, Florida.

Preface	p. 11
Let's Stop Osteoarthritis Now!	p. 13
Are You a Candidate for Osteoarthritis?	p. 22
The Basic Treatment Plan for Self-Help	p. 47
A Prevention Plan to Halt Osteoarthritis	p. 70
Walk Away from Pain	p. 94
Pain Relief Through Exercise	p. 114
Get the Weight Off Your Joints	p. 153
Nonstandard Treatment: Does It Really Work?	p. 172
Relieve Stress to Help End Pain	p. 186
Living Free of Pain and Injury	p. 210
Patient Profiles: People Who Have Stopped Osteoarthritis	p. 226
Questions Frequently Asked	p. 236
Index	p. 247
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Stop Osteoarthritis Now Halting the Baby Boomer's Disease

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