In 1985, Fred Savage was painfully crippled with osteoarthritis; the simplest tasks—driving a car, walking up a flight of stairs became nearly impossible. His own remarkable return to a pain-free life forms the basis of this clearly written and useful book. Though osteoarthritis remains technically incurable, the author asserts that it is eminently manageable, through a combination of walking, Trager bodywork Mentastics, exercise, and relaxation. He introduces a range of useful products and describes how simple changes in everyday life can successfully keep osteoarthritis under control.