Joint and muscular (rheumatic) conditions are extremely common, cause much disability and time off work and are among the most common reasons for anyone to visit a doctor. Some of the rarer arthritic conditions can cause considerable problems, and a few can be life-threatening. Covers all main joint conditions plus the essential facts about the rarer ones Explains the known facts about the causes and prevention of arthritis Complementary and conventional medical treatments are covered with particular emphasis on the pros and cons of the common anti-inflammatory drugs Osteoporosis, gout, back pain and sciatica are also covered in detail Will be of interest to a wide range of people with all types of joint disease
- ISBN10 0340786876
- ISBN13 9780340786871
- Publish Date 20 February 2003
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 9 June 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
- Imprint Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 160
- Language English