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. 2003 Jun;93(6):923–925. doi: 10.2105/ajph.93.6.923

TABLE 2—

Other Complementary/ Alternative Modalities Used by Study Participants for the Self-Treatment of Pain: Michigan, June 2000–June 2002

Users of Modality, %
Modality Rural Suburban Urban
Any complementary/alternative modality 52 80 75
Heat/cold/ice 16 39 30
Exercise/stretching/yoga 15 56 46
Chiropractic treatments 11 10 10
Massage 11 24 29
Magnets 1 5 2
Biofeedback 1 2 0
Relaxation 4 27 27
Prayer/meditation 12 10 17
Healing touch 1 3 3
Color therapy, charismatic healing, Zen, acupuncture, etc. < 1 < 1 < 1