Dear Reader,

From the rheumatology experts at Mayo Clinic comes Mayo Clinic Guide to Arthritis. This comprehensive guide is filled with proven, science-based research, 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 impacts you, your loved ones, or someone else in your life, Mayo Clinic Guide to Arthritis will provide a deeper understanding of the condition, its symptoms and effective management strategies. Above all, this book aims to offer hope and support to you and your loved ones.