I cant tell you how bad I want the acupuncture! Just no $$$$$. even the Mayo clinic lists it as the #1 alternative remedy for connective tissue disorder (for the pain). My back is sooo sore lately. they also acknowledge silica can cause this. I'll respond to the liver comment here, cause I post too much, lol. Yes-our liver function is related, and I cant imagine why yours would be fatty. I am going to be doing the bitter herb treatment recommended for liver cleansing-seems pretty innocuous. I tried bitter melon today, cause it was all I could get on short notice-and if I didnt try cleansing today, god know when the next day will be I can stay in all day (3 kids and all). dont think the melon will really do the trick though....