I started putting it in my coffee each morning along with powered bone broth. I think I have more energy, but I also doubt what I am buying is really for any therapeutic relief (if that is even possible) because as someone else stated, it can be expensive. What I am taking is not overly costly. I know there are different grades of this type of honey, so maybe some would be more beneficial. Most traditional doctors would most likely not be knowledgeable in alternative medicines, but maybe a naturopath. (?) My pain was the result of an injury. I have been going to a very good acupuncturist with growing success. Just another option to consider.