If you are newly diagnosed with arthritis or have been living with arthritis for many years, the book, “Arthritis: Your comprehensive guide to pain management, medication, diet, exercise, surgery, and physical therapies,” by Howard Bird is an excellent resource. As the title suggests, the book presents a vast amount of information about various types of arthritis and treatments that may be beneficial, and does so in an easy to read, user friendly way.

I particularly like this book as it covers nutrition and dietary recommendations (including vitamins, supplements, how to balance meals) as well as information about exercise, ergonomics, and weight management. There is also a section that discusses the benefits of alternative treatments, including Rolfing, Reiki, and the Feldenkreis method.

So if you’re interested in learning more about what you can do to ease the pain of arthritis, I highly recommend checking this book out from your local library.