Wear and Tear: Stop the Pain and Put the Spring Back in your Body

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Summary: Wear and Tear by Dr. Bob Arnot
Review: This book provides specific information on how to preserve
the joints in the body. For instance, the author cautions
against heal pounding while walking. He recommends walking
such that the outer perimeter of the foot absorbs your
weight. He describes the optimal gait which consists of
maintaining hips at a level position and landing the feet
easily while walking. High tech knee braces may help in
redistributing the load around the knee. Ibuprofen may be
helpful in dealing with inflammation problems. Wearing
comfortable shoes is cited as an important step in reducing
stress on the joints. Yoga is cited as a good treatment
for joints , as is stretching, spreading the weight load
and building elasticity and flexibility in the muscles and
joints. This book is a good supplementation to the existing
medicinal regimen and physical therapy regimen.