Hi Susan, our naturopath is assisting my the entire family:) Helps us with nutrition, ensuring minerals/ vitamins are properly absorbed. My husband wore down the cartilage in both knees, bone scraping on bone, shoulder and elbow issues—all from playing sports. Was due for surgery and she advised bromelain for pain, joint stiffness, osteoarthritis, inflammation. He's back to all his sports, fulltime. A good naturopath will know what works best for your whole body.