Musculoskeletal category: 281 books

The general explanation for the cause of arthritis is that over time, our joints simply wear out - that is, the cartilage that lubricates the ends of the bones simply gets worn thinner and thinner until one bone wars directly on another, causing pain and lowering our quality of life. It stands to...

A broken nose, also called a nasal fracture, is a break or crack in a bone in your nose — often the bone over the bridge of your nose. Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disorder It causes severe bilateral pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulder. The cause of polymyalgia rheumatica is not known. But it is associated with immune system problems Symptoms often include fever, a general feeling of malaise There is...

When Douglas Mehling came into the world in 1982, his dad and mom joined all other proud parents who hold high hopes and aspirations for their children. Would he grow up to cure cancer or be president some day? It wasn’t until he was four that they learned how his life would be overshadowed by Duchenne...

Mary Boyter has been called a miracle by many, including her doctors. This brave lady was a case study at LSU Research Medical Center in Shreveport, LA for many years because her case of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) is unique to all others the doctors had seen. She has defied the odds and still lives...

Jackie Tallentyre, international speaker, trainer and author, uses her own experience and that of others who have been through back surgery to create an amusing, easy to read and practical guide of what to expect and how to handle the everyday challenges that arise from the surgery. You'll...

A fully revised and updated edition of the program that’s sold more than 5.5 million copies worldwide—plus a new chapter addressing shoulder pain Since the McKenzie Method was first developed in the 1960s, millions of people have successfully used it to free themselves from chronic back...

An integrative approach to healing chronic autoimmune conditions by a doctor, researcher, and sufferer of progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) whose TEDx talk is already a web sensation Like many physicians, Dr. Terry Wahls focused on treating her patients’ ailments with drugs or surgical...

The Everything Health Guide to Fibromyalgia is a complete handbook to this complicated disease. Written with an authoritative yet accessible tone, readers will find helpful information on understanding the basics of fibromyalgia and learn to recognize its symptoms. Includes helpful insight on: Finding...

Looking for support with the pain and fatigue associated with fibromyalgia? The Everything® Healthy Living Series is here to help. These concise, thoughtful guides offer the expert advice and the latest medical information you need to manage your pain and lead a healthy life. Inside you’ll...

This is a handbook that encourages people with fibromyalgia to fight the effects of the illness, and gives clear and simple guidelines for how to do this. The author speaks from more than 30 years of experience with the illness. She shares many of the tested and effective strategies she has developed to cope with every aspect of this illness.

75% of pain is caused by trigger points (areas of contracted cells in muscle tissue), but they are drastically under-diagnosed as the source of pain. Trigger points may refer pain and other symptoms both in the local area and/or to other areas of the body, but since over 74% of trigger points are...

Are you tired of battling joint pain, stiffness, and soreness? The Everything® Healthy Living Series is here to help. These concise, thoughtful guides offer the expert advice and the latest medical information you need to manage your pain and lead a healthy life. Inside you’ll find expert...

75% of pain is caused by trigger points (areas of contracted cells in muscle tissue), but they are drastically under-diagnosed as the source of pain, including what often gets diagnosed as “carpal tunnel syndrome,” “thoracic outlet syndrome,” “tennis elbow,” “golfer’s elbow,” “bursitis,”...