Table 1 Responses to survey questions on the consequences of neck pain (N = 174)

Have you ever had to change jobs or duties because of neck trouble?

No

90.8 %

(158)

Yes

9.2 %

(16)

Has neck trouble caused you to reduce your activity at work during the last 12 months?

No

77.6 %

(135)

Yes

22.4 %

(39)

Has neck trouble caused you to reduce your leisure activity during the last 12 months?

No

58.0 %

(101)

Yes

42.0 %

(73)

Have you ever been absent from work during the last 12 months because of neck trouble?

No

42.5 %

(74)

Yes

57.5 %

(100)

What is the total length of time that neck trouble has prevented you from doing your normal work (at home or away from home) during the last 12 months?

0 days

54.6 %

(95)

1-7days

30.5 %

(53)

8-30days

8.6 %

(15)

>30 days

6.3 %

(11)

Have you ever been absent from work during the last 12 months because of neck trouble?

No

79.3 %

(138)

Yes

20.7 %

(36)

Have you ever submitted a worker’s compensation claim because of neck trouble?

No

94.8 %

(165)

Yes

5.2 %

(9)