When Muscle Pain Won't Go Away


Book Description

In this completely updated edition, Gayle Backstrom, who has FM, and Dr. Bernard Rubin explain and demystify this chronic muscle pain syndrome. Taking into account the latest research findings on fibromyalgia, Backstrom and Rubin seek to educate and assist the layperson in recognizing and treating this condition.




When Muscle Pain Won't Go Away


Book Description

The new revised edition of this bestseller explains and demystifies the chronic muscle pain syndrome, fibromyalgia. 12 line drawings.




The Pain Cure


Book Description

From the authors of "Brain Longevity" comes a groundbreaking book to help the80 million desperate Americans who suffer from chronic pain.




I'd Rather be Working


Book Description

This guide for chronically ill and disabled people describes how to find and keep rewarding employment. The text begins with a section of questions designed to help the reader in setting realistic goals. Backstrom, who has fibromyalgia, also discusses the pros and cons of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The volume concludes with a section of interviews with 20 chronically ill or disabled workers about their work-related experiences. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR




The Consumer Health Information Source Book


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How can an award-winning source book that helps consumers find health information be improved? Health expert Alan Rees has done just that in his sixth edition by providing practical advice on using the Internet, tips on where to find Spanish-language health pamphlets, and recommendations on what's most important in the world of alternative medicine. The sixty edition provides users with an annotated guide to health-related resources-hotlines, newsletters, pamphlets, Web sites, CD-ROMS, magazines, books, and more! Readers are given a description on each resource and how to best use it.










Complete Idiot's Guide to Fibromyalgia


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Cutting through the history and medical jargon found in more exhaustive and incomprehensible reference books, this guide focuses on the most important things readers need to know in order to effectively understand and manage fibromyalgia, especially important now, with 22 new fibromyalgia-fighting drugs on the market. This new edition teaches readers how to- Communicate better with doctors and healthcare providers Evaluate pain medications and non-medical therapies Develop exercise and diet regimens Identify and treat symptoms




Fibromyalgia Syndrome


Book Description

Presents research findings, and a range of physical therapy techniques, including range-of-motion exercises, soft tissue compression, stretches, suggestions for posture awareness and modification, recommendations for work site evaluation and modification, and aerobic exercise guidelines.