Living Body Smart : Understanding Pain, Movement and Ageing

Your knees creak. Your shoulder aches. Your back hurts. Sound familiar?

Swedish orthopaedic surgeon Dr Soheila Zhaeentan draws on 25 years of clinical experience to explain what lies behind common orthopaedic conditions affecting the joints and spine, and what actually helps. From athletes and weekend warriors to office workers and active older adults, she has seen it all. Her message is reassuring: orthopaedic pain is real, but it is rarely dangerous or permanent. The real challenge? Overcoming our fear of pain and learning to work with our bodies rather than against them.

Through practical self-examination techniques, clear medical explanations, and targeted rehabilitation exercises, you will learn how to understand your body, recognise the warning signs that matter, and recover safely at home.

Whether you are dealing with knee pain, a sore back, a stiff shoulder, or simply want to stay active and age well, Living Body Smart is a lifelong companion for maintaining a healthy, resilient body.


Soheila Zhaeentan, MD, PhD, is a Swedish orthopaedic surgeon, researcher, and author with extensive clinical experience in Sweden, Norway, and Australia. She graduated from Karolinska Institutet and completed her PhD in shoulder surgery. As a medical expert in the media and a sought-after public speaker, she is dedicated to making musculoskeletal health knowledge accessible to the general public. The Swedish edition of this book, Kroppssmart, was published in 2023 and has helped thousands of readers better understand their bodies and take an active role in managing common orthopaedic conditions.