Table 2 Responses to survey questions about non-opiate back pain^a

Flexibility training is important in the treatment of back pain (N = 141)

96%

3%

1%

Aerobic exercise and core strengthening are important in the treatment of back pain (N = 145)

95%

3%

2%

Physical therapy is important for the treatment of back pain (N = 145)

93%

5%

2%

Massage is important in the treatment of back pain (N = 145)

81%

15%

4%

Yoga/Pilates/Tai Chi are important in the treatment of back pain (N = 145)

71%

26%

3%

Chiropractic care/ spinal manipulation is important in the treatment of back pain (N = 144)

66%

26%

8%

NSAIDS are important in the treatment of back pain (N = 141)

52%

37%

11%

Cognitive/Behavioral therapies are important in the treatment of back pain (N = 142)

46%

48%

6%

Acupuncture is important in the treatment of back pain (N = 145)

38%

54%

8%