Traditional Chinese Medicine

Please type the answers to the questions of your chosen case studies in a Word document. Your responses to each question should be thorough and composed of well-developed paragraphs. You may use any scholarly reference to substantiate your responses. All references must be cited in APA format. CASE STUDY: Blake is having a great deal of hip and back pain. He used to run a lot and still plays tennis, which he does not want to give up. His private medical doctor has told him that the MRI showed he has a pinched sciatic nerve from a herniated disc. The doctor has suggested that Blake have back surgery to remove the disc and stabilize the vertebrae. He is very concerned about having this done. A friend suggested that Blake should try other means to treat the condition and specifically said he should try acupuncture. Blake has heard about acupuncture but he has a fear of needles. Questions: 1.What would you suggest Blake could do to learn more about acupuncture as a treatment for back pain? 2.Where would he find a person or doctor who would be a professionally trained acupuncturist? 3.Do insurance companies pay for acupuncture?