My wife and I have been on the path together since spring of 2007 in an attempt to heal bone spurring in my hips.
TCM (traditional chinese medicine) works if we work it. Massage, accupuncture herbs etc... cost however. Western
medicine is great just look how many orientals and east indians practice it careerwise. However it seems they just want to cut you and insurance won't pay for TCM. Your motivation to study is important. Pain is a great motivator and this stuff WORKS! However I tend not to practice when feeling well. Phenomenal things occured when I began embracing the tree.
All the best! Peace