Showing titles in Arthritis & Musculoskeletal Diseases

An acute injury. Chronic pain. A shocking discovery. Maria Socolof, a former collegiate athlete, at age forty, ruptured a disc in her neck when she rolled over in bed. Time and conventional medicine failed to heal her. Years of debilitating pain followed. She sincerely questioned whether life in such pain was worth living. Then, through mindbody approaches and bewildering revelations, true healing finally began. Her raw chronicle attests to the impact emotional trauma can have on the body and how we can set ourselves free from the limitations of our subconscious.

From the doctors at Mayo Clinic, the top-ranked hospital in the US, this book is a complete guide to understanding and living with arthritis. Find the latest expertise on various forms of arthritis, medications, and other treatment options, and self care to successfully manage joint pain and continue an active life. 

Ultimately, Hadler's insights illustrate how the state of the science can and should inform the art and practice of medicine as well as public policy. Stabbed in the Back will arm any reader with the insights necessary to make informed decisions when confronting the next episode of low back pain.

Imagine life with death as a constant companion. It quietly sits next to you, coloring thoughts, feelings and words, utterly transforming your outlook on life. When Bruce H. Kramer was diagnosed with ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, an always fatal neurological disease, the doctor who broke the devastating news thought he was giving Kramer a death sentence. It turned out to be a life sentence.

A completely natural, safe, tried and tested diet and exercise program to treat and prevent scoliosis!

Have you ever felt like your body suddenly stopped obeying the rules—like no matter what you try, you can’t get your energy, focus, or balance back? You’re not alone—and you’re not “just getting older.” You’re experiencing a hormonal shift that can be restored once you understand what’s really happening inside your body. This audiobook provides a science-backed roadmap that thousands of women use to transition from exhaustion, brain fog, and hormonal chaos to clarity, strength, and renewed confidence—often in just weeks. The solution isn’t guesswork or extreme health trends.

Are you struggling with stubborn belly fat, brain fog, hot flashes, or fatigue that just won’t go away—no matter how healthy you try to be? This isn’t your fault. Your hormones are shifting, and your body is changing. But that doesn’t mean you’re powerless.

Rational and fair, Arthritis and Marijuana serves as a unique practical guide for the millions who seek effective relief from debilitating arthritis. Written from personal experience as well as clinical research, this resource is about healing aching bodies and reducing disability. It's about explaining the advantages and advocating for marijuana as an effective, easily grown sustainable medicine - sometimes better suited than pharmacueticals.

COLITIS ULCEROSA. Colitis Ulcerosa - wer davon betroffen ist, weiß ganz genau, was er mit diesem Begriff in Verbindung bringt: Schmerzen, Durchfall, Unwohlsein, manchmal gar Fieber und noch einiges mehr. Kein Wunder, dass die Diagnose zunächst einschlägt wie eine Bombe und das ganze Leben auf den Kopf stellt. Die gute Nachricht: Es bestehen gute Chancen, lange Perioden ohne Einschränkungen zu genießen und es gibt eine Menge, was Sie selbst tun können - jetzt, sofort, ohne Verzicht auf Lebensqualität.

Jeder Vierte leidet unter Rückenschmerzen, und die bleiben oft selbst nach Operationen. Das schränkt die Lebensqualität stark ein. Schmerzspezialist Roland Liebscher-Bracht hat zusammen mit seiner Frau, der Ärztin Dr. Petra Bracht eine einzigartig wirkungsvolle Methode gegen solche Schmerzen entwickelt. Mit der Erfahrung aus über 30-jähriger Forschung und therapeutischer Praxis erklären die Autoren, warum die Entstehung vieler Schmerzen bisher falsch verstanden wurde. Die wahre Ursache sind meist zu hohe Spannungen der Muskeln und Faszien.

Cystic fibrosis is a life-altering genetic disorder, but with the right knowledge and tools, it can be better understood and managed. The Complete Guide to Cystic Fibrosis provides a clear, comprehensive overview of the disease, making it an essential resource for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.

Would you love to resolve your back pain problems once and for all? There is hope for pain-free living! Whether you want to (1) find real and permanent relief for your back pain, (2) strengthen your back to avoid injuries, or (3) move comfortably and painlessly through your day, this audiobook will teach you everything you need to know.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation according to Jacobson: Tense muscles are often the result of stress or anxiety. This audiobook, supported by soothing music, will teach you the technique of tightening and relaxing specific muscle groups in sequence. All exercises are explained in great detail. Beginner and advanced level.

Back and shoulder pain is often the result we endure because of our modern world, sitting at computers, hunched over smartphones, and slouching while we read or watch TV. This book explores ways that people can damage their muscles and options to overcome poor habits and strengthen their muscles. This includes suggestions for avoiding repetitive, prolonged tasks, along with better sitting and sleeping positions. The information and illustrated exercises provide guidance to take care of yourself at home to create a healthier lifestyle.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Effective Healing Without Medication – Volume I is a clear and practical guide to understanding musculoskeletal pain from a broader, integrative medical perspective. In this audiobook, Dr. Istvan Lukacs, MD explains why pain is not always the enemy...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, unpredictable autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It poses unique challenges for people with MS and their care partners because the symptoms (many of which are invisible to others) are so variable from day to day and month to month. Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies helps you and your loved ones understand the importance of early treatment and become familiar with all of the latest treatment options and therapies.

Lack of blood flow (ischemia) is the most common cause of back pain. The disc is poorly perfused even under optimal conditions. This audiobook is like an "antibiotic" to improve blood supply to the entire spine. Better blood supply helps prevent progression of degenerative disc disease and the cascade of adverse events that follow it.

Feldenkrais-Übungen entlasten die Wirbelsäule und verbessern die Beweglichkeit des Rückens. So können Schmerzen und Haltungsprobleme gelindert werden. Dieses Hörbuch enthält Übungen für den unteren Rücken, u.a. die bekannte Feldenkrais-Übung "Die Beckenuhr". 2 Übungsreihen à 30 Minuten laden dazu ein, hindernde Bewegungsmuster wahrzunehmen, Alternativen kennen zu lernen.

If you are suffering from bone or joint issues and have been interested in alternative methods like prolotherapy, this book will provide you with all you need to know. This book goes into the history of prolotherapy, the science behind it, and the pros and cons of undergoing this incredible treatment as well as a comparison to other alternatives.

Surviving Myotonic Dystrophy is about Ann S. Woodbury’s struggle to care for her family who have a rare disease - myotonic dystrophy (DM). Ann’s four children and her husband have DM. In 1998, at the time of the diagnosis, even the doctors didn’t know all of the effects of DM or that it was a brain disorder. Listening to this book will take you on a journey of understanding this disease and its effects on Ann’s family members.