Table 3. Variations in age-sex adjusted complementary & alternative medicine (CAM) use across common neurological conditionsa.
| Neurological Condition | Overall CAM use | Mind/Bodyb | Biologicalc | Manipulationd | Alternativee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Pain with Sciatica (n=2079) | 1102 (47.0) | 538 (25.4) | 428 (21.0) | 444 (23.2) | 101 (3.7) |
| Memory Loss (n=1380) | 819 (46.9) | 329 (27.8) | 283 (23.1) | 188 (16.6) | 51 (4.0) |
| Migraines (n=2886) | 1486 (46.5) | 858 (27.5) | 661 (22.1) | 584 (18.5) | 148 (4.1) |
| Regular Headaches (n=3609) | 2060 (41.1) | 917 (22.9) | 709 (19.8) | 616 (15.7) | 149 (3.6) |
| Seizures (n=423) | 247 (38.7) | 121 (22.9) | 70 (16.6) | 57 (12.5) | * |
| Stroke (n=139) | 41 (30.6) | * | * | * | * |
| Dementia (n=165) | 31 (18.4) | * | * | * | * |
Values are n (weighted %)
*=Values not presented because n<30
a
Back pain with sciatica, memory loss, migraines, regular headaches, seizures, stroke, dementia
b
Mind/Body Therapies (Deep Breathing Exercises, Progressive relaxation, Meditation, Yoga, Guided Imagery, Energy Healing, Hypnosis, Biofeedback, Tai Chi, Qi Gong)
c
Biologically-Based Therapies (Herbal therapies, Chelation therapy)
d
Manipulation/Bodywork Therapies (Massage, Chiropractic care, Feldenkreis, Alexander technique)
e
Alternative Medical Systems (Ayurveda, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Naturopathy)