"this gel was prescribed to me to help wean me off of strong dose of anti-inflammatory.  i have a bone bruise on my knee and the orthopedic doctor said it will take a year to heal.  i am unable to do my usual 4 miles on the treadmill or even walk around the block.  when i ease off the anti-inflammatory medicine, my knee swells up and i can barely walk.  this has not helped my knee that much. however, i have started to use it for some swelling/pain in my thumb and i also have some lower back and neck pain and it helps."