Table 2 Self-management strategies used by female office workers with neck pain (n = 51)
Strategy used | Individuals reporting % (n) |
|---|---|
Active Coping Strategies | |
Behavioural: | |
 Exercise | 5.88 % (3) |
 Stretches | 1.96 % (1) |
 Posture Modification | 1.96 % (1) |
Cognitive: | |
 Mental Distraction, relaxation | 0 % (0) |
Passive Coping Strategies | |
Behavioural: | |
 Massage | 11.76 % (6) |
 Aromatherapy | 1.96 % (1) |
Conventional Medical: | |
 Medication | 82.35 % (42) |
 Physiotherapy | 64.71 % (33) |
 General Practitioner | 54.90 % (28) |
 Chiropractor | 19.61 % (10) |
 Medical Specialist | 13.73 % (7) |
 Other health care practitioner | 7.84 % (4) |
 Acupuncture | 3.92 % (2) |