Having had a dodgy knee myself from an over exuberant skiing accident years ago I know how frustrating and painful knee problems can be. The knee is a complex joint prone to injury and degeneration. The long-term use of anti-inflammatorys and painkillers usually prescribed for knee pain are bad news for the liver and kidneys and can cause gastrointestinal damage so it's a good job that acupuncture has been proven effective without all the nasty side effects! Click here to read the full research.