Table 5 Recommended non-pharmacologic care interventions for LBP patients at the QEII HSC ED (n = 325)
| Care provided | Number (%) |
|---|---|
| Heat | 23 (7.1) |
| Ice | 24 (7.4) |
| Heat and ice | 16 (4.9) |
| Movement (including stretching) | 14 (3.1) |
| Rest | 35 (10.8) |
| Over-the-counter medication | 110 (33.9) |
| Ibuprofen | 85 (26.2) |