I am 55 years old. In 2003, I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis. In the last 9 years I have taken pain medication, injections to my spine and I have also had a knee operation. I have been concerned about taking all the medications prescribed to me and possibly causing damage to various organs. So I decided to seek alternative treatment. I have been receiving acupuncture treatments once a week, one hour per session, for six months now. I have had great success and feel that I have already met my goals of taking less medicine and feeling more energized. I am living with less pain and am a lot happier in my life. I would highly recommend that if you are experiencing these types of illnesses. Please seek help and consider acupuncture as an alternative to conventional medication.