Review: A lot of vital information in a very small book
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 15, 2014
Chris Bruce Lee doesn't seem to be concerned with personal PR - there is no information about him in this booklet so we have no idea about his credentials. But reading this easy to comprehend mini-survey of hip pain shows that he has done his research and for the layman this is a solid summary of the aspects of the causes and the prevention and the treatment of hip pain.He divides his chapters into Causes and Complications, General Tips for cure and prevention, Relieving bursitis pain, Preventing arthritis, Curing tendonitis, and What to do with hip fractures. To give a sample of some of the thoughts he puts forth in his Introduction, he is quoted here: `Some of the most common causes for hip pain, especially when it comes to senile patients, are fractures and strains, often a result from falls and thinning of the bones. Osteoporosis for example is a condition that can lead to fracture from even the simplest activities like walking or sitting. This is why it is important to first understand the cause of the problem before treating it. Arthritis is another possible cause for pain in the hips. It is often felt in the front part of the tight or in the groin. The hip is a very common places for bursitis and it has more specific symptoms than the other causes of hip pain - much localized indisposition, stiffness and swelling with redness over a joint are among the many symptoms the condition has.  Osteonecrosis is one of the most serious reasons for hip pain. Tendinitis is another disease connected with inflammation, irritation and swelling symptoms, this time on the tendon.'Easy to read, important to digest, this is information that will affect us all eventually....if not now. This is a handy guide to keep available when pain in the hip strikes. Grady Harp, May 14