|
Resting
|
86%
|
6.3 ± 2.5
|
|
Distraction [reading, watching TV etc.]
|
80%
|
4.7 ± 2.5
|
|
Heat modalities [warm water, hot packs]
|
74%
|
6.3 ± 2.3
|
|
Nutritional supplements
|
68%
|
3.8 ± 2.8
|
|
OTC pain medications
|
67%
|
3.8 ± 2.3
|
|
Prescription pain medications
|
66%
|
6.3 ± 2.4
|
|
Gentle walking
|
64%
|
4.6 ± 2.6
|
|
Prescription antidepressants
|
63%
|
6.2 ± 2.8
|
|
Stretching
|
62%
|
5.4 ± 2.6
|
|
Prayer
|
57%
|
6.0 ± 2.9
|
|
Prescription sleep medications
|
52%
|
6.5 ± 2.7
|
|
Relaxation/meditation
|
47%
|
5.1 ± 5.5
|
|
Massage/reflexology
|
43%
|
6.1 ± 2.8
|
|
Aerobic exercise
|
32%
|
5.0 ± 3.0
|
|
Cold therapy [ice packs etc.]
|
30%
|
4.8 ± 2.8
|
|
Chiropractic manipulation
|
30%
|
5.1 ± 3.0
|
|
Counseling [psychologist, MSW, pastor]
|
29%
|
4.8 ± 3.0
|
|
Pool therapy
|
26%
|
6.0 ± 3.0
|
|
Non-aerobic exercise [stretching, yoga, Tai Chi]
|
24%
|
5.1 ± 2.9
|
|
Physical therapy
|
24%
|
4.7 ± 3.1
|
|
OTC sleep medications
|
22%
|
4.0 ± 2.9
|
|
TENS unit
|
21%
|
4.3 ± 2.9
|
|
Trigger point injections
|
21%
|
5.0 ± 3.3
|
|
Support groups
|
19%
|
4.6 ± 3.0
|
|
Strength training
|
18%
|
4.3 ± 2.9
|
|
Pain clinic
|
17%
|
4.8 ± 3.1
|
|
Acupuncture
|
15%
|
4.5 ± 3.5
|
|
Pilates
|
8%
|
4.6 ± 3.3
|
|
Cognitive behavioral therapy
|
8%
|
4.3 ± 3.2
|
|
Energy healing [e.g. Reiki]
|
7%
|
4.0 ± 3.2
|
|
Biofeedback
|
6%
|
2.9 ± 2.9
|
|
Spinal surgery
|
4%
|
3.4 ± 3.4
|
|
Hypnosis
|
3%
|
2.5 ± 2.9
|
