Bone on Bone: An Orthopedic Surgeon's Guide to Avoiding Surgery and Healing Pain Naturally - Meredith Warner

Regardless of your age, your orthopedic problems are not something you're stuck with. You can activate your body's natural ability to heal itself-taking control of your health to feel better than you have in years-without surgery. Far too many individuals have accepted a lower quality of life while contending with painful conditions including arthritis, rheumatism, tendonitis, and autoimmune diseases--and traditional methods of treatment often have risky outcomes with questionable success rates. Bone on Bone is a total lifestyle guide to better health and pain-free living. Dr. Meredith Warner, an orthopedic surgeon who performed service in Iraq and Afghanistan, operates a clinical orthopedic practice, and teaches medical students, shows how the same underlying principles that extend life, reduce heart disease, kill cancer, and decrease incidences of dementia should be applied to the overall care for orthopedic problems. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Warner will teach readers how to become the healthiest version of themselves by: \n Improving health in joints, bones, tendons, and ligaments--both to restore strength and prevent future injury Healing naturally via a combination of lifestyle factors, including time-restricted eating, sleep schedule optimization, and simple exercises Increasing stamina for tasks requiring endurance Providing the tools and knowledge needed to naturally treat pain whenever possible Navigating medical options while avoiding sham surgeries, placebos, and other dangers Speeding up recovery and ensuring the best results if surgery is absolutely necessary Reducing cognitive decline and boosting mental health \nBone on Bone will help readers thrive for years to come--by keeping the entire musculoskeletal system in great shape without breaking the bank. \nA surgeon's protocol that challenges conventional orthopedic practices to help you heal pain naturally while avoiding surgery--or recover faster from a necessary procedure. Far too many individuals have accepted a lower quality of life while contending with painful musculoskeletal conditions including arthritis, rheumatism, tendinitis, and autoimmune diseases. And traditional methods of treatment are often risky and costly with questionable success rates. Bone on Bone is a total lifestyle guide for optimal health and pain-free living. Dr. Meredith Warner--an orthopedic surgeon who performed combat surgery in Iraq and Afghanistan, operates an orthopedic practice, and teaches sur