Mayo Clinic guide to arthritis : managing joint pain for an active life / medical editor, Lynne S. Peterson, M.D.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Arthritis--common and complex -- Osteoarthritis -- Other noninflammatory musculoskeletal disorders -- Rheumatoid arthritis -- Other inflammatory arthritis -- Back pain and spine disorders -- Childhood arthritis -- Different causes of pain: peripheral and central pain -- Evaluation for arthritis and other joint pain -- Medications for arthritis -- Surgical treatments -- Pain management -- Integrative medicine -- Injections -- Staying active -- Eating a healthy diet -- Your mind and your health -- Protecting your joints -- Traveling with arthritis -- On the job -- Your immune system and arthritis.

"Gain a better grasp of how arthritis works, discover the latest advances in treatment options, and find out how activity, your diet, work and daily habits play a role in managing the disease. These tools can help you take control of joint pain to live more comfortably and get back to the activities you love. Mayo Clinic Guide to Arthritis is divided into three parts. Part 1 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. Part 2 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. Part 3 provides practical tips for living with arthritis. Chapters focus on staying active, eating a healthy diet, caring for your mental health, protecting your joints, traveling and working"--Provided by publisher.