Table 3 Reported main reasons for using acupuncture, chiropractic and osteopathy
From: Acupuncture, chiropractic and osteopathy use in Australia: a national population survey
Rationale of use* | Percentage using therapy for specified purpose | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Acupuncture (n = 101) | Chiropractic (n = 176) | Osteopathy (n = 51) |
1. Treatment of a specific medical condition | 92.0 | 68.6 | 75.9 |
Five most common complaints: | Â | Â | Â |
   Back pain/related problem | 20.7 | 65.7 | 48.4 |
   Shoulder pain/related problem | 15.5 | 5.3 | 22.9 |
   Arthritis | 8.5 | ... | ... |
   Injury | 7.0 | ... | 5.2 |
   Knee problem | 5.1 | ... | ... |
   Neck pain/related problem | ... | 20.7 | 10.7 |
   Headache and migraine | ... | 9.3 | ... |
   Non-specific musculoskeletal problem | ... | 14.9 | 35.2 |
2. General health and well-being | 22.1 | 32.3 | 40.6 |
3. Improving ability to undertake daily activity | Not asked | 36.2 | 41.9 |
4. Improve sporting performance | Not asked | 9.4 | 17.1 |