Perceived Benefit of the 6 Most Frequently Used Complementary and Alternative Medicine Modalities for Back Pain
| Modalities* | Those with Great Benefit from CAM (Weighted %) |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic (n = 1,163) | 66 |
| Massage (n = 196) | 56 |
| Yoga, Tai chi, Qi Gong (n = 45) | 56 |
| Acupuncture (n = 89) | 42 |
| Herbal therapies (n = 78) | 32 |
| Relaxation techniques (n = 76) | 28 |
* The modalities listed are not mutually exclusive.
CAM, complementary and alternative medicine.