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Back pain is a common condition that usually improves by itself within a few weeks or months, according to the NHS. It could be caused by sleeping in the wrong position, having bad posture,

or even by a small injury. Back pain could be relieved by eating more ginger, it’s been claimed. The herb has strong anti-inflammatory properties that could help to get rid of lower

backache, revealed US-based The Spine Institute. Ginger oil, ginger juice, or ginger supplements could all be used to prevent back pain, it said. “Considered safe in moderation for people

living with persistent back pain, ginger has a long history of health benefits,” said the institute. “This popular herb, noted for its strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties,

can be chewed raw, ground into various foods and beverages, sprinkled on favourite recipes, or consumed in supplement form.” The herb could also help to relieve back pain caused by

arthritis, a 2000 study claimed. Almost 250 osteoarthritis patients had reduced back pain after taking ginger supplements, scientists revealed. Between 2g and 4g of ginger everyday could be

enough to get rid of backache, added the University of Maryland Medical Center. “Consume ginger juice, tea or extract several times daily with food,” said medical website LiveStrong. “Rub

ginger oil on your skin directly over the source of pain in your back. This can help relieve arthritis pain. “Place fresh ginger root into a warm compress and press it to the painful area of

the back for several minutes at time.” But, it’s important that back pain patients speak to a doctor before taking ginger supplements, added the medical website. Ginger supplements could

interfere with some blood-thinning medication, it said. Lower back pain is the most common type of back pain in the UK, said the NHS. The condition should usually get better by itself within

a few weeks or months. For short-term relief from backache, patients could try using painkillers, it said. Speak to a GP if you have back pain and a numbness around the genitals. A swelling

in the back, difficulty passing urine, or chest pain should also been seen by a doctor if it’s accompanied by back pain.