Table 4.
Reported self-care by patients as baseline and during the follow-up year (n = 187).
| Modality | n (%)a | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Pillow | 57 (30) | Tried another pillow |
| Heat | 148 (79) | Hot oil, UV lamp, warm blanket/shower/bath, sauna, warm cloths, solarium |
| Exercises | 107 (57) | Neck loosening exercises, fitness training, improving posture |
| Rest | 64 (34) | Keeping the neck as still as possible, holding rest |
| Massage | 13 (7) | Massage applied to the neck by others |
| Soft collar | 9 (5) | Wear a soft collar |
| Adjusted work | 8 (4) | Adjusted work or adjusted work load |
| Complementary medicine | 23 (12) | Acupuncturist, chiropractor, craniosacral therapist, nature healer, reiki, magnetiser |
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Total is more than 100% because patients could apply several modalities at the same time.