Table 1. Comparison of Pain Tolerance and Pain Experience Between Groups on Finger Testing.
| Variable | Asymptomatic group mean (SD) | Symptomatic group mean (SD) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-reported pain tolerance | 6.7 (1.5) | 6.5 (1.7) | 0.04 |
| Pain experienced during test | 3.2 (2.2) | 3.4 (2.6) | 0.97 |
3 = height of 12 inches. The asymptomatic study group reported a significant higher pain tolerance than the patients. However, there was no significant difference in the pain experienced during the finger test between groups (P = 0.97).