Pineapple could help you deal with lower back pain

Back pain is a common condition that affects around 80 per cent of all people during their lifetime.

According to express.co.uk, it could be caused by sleeping in the wrong position, having a bad posture, or even by a small injury, said the NHS.

Most of the time, back pain isn’t something to worry about, and will get better by itself within a few weeks or months.

But, you could speed up the process by adding more pineapple to your diet, it’s been claimed.

Bromelain is an enzyme that naturally reduces inflammation - one of the key causes of back pain.

You could take bromelain as a supplement, or simply add more pineapple to your diet, said Mercola.

“Back pain is a common health issue today that affects at least eight out of 10 people,” he said.

“If you are already suffering from chronic back pain or pain of any kind, you should understand that there are many safe and effective alternatives to prescription and over-the-counter painkillers.

“Bromelain - found in pineapples, this protein-digesting enzyme is a natural anti-inflammatory.”

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