Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of patients.
| Treatment Strategies 1 | Ch | PT |
|---|---|---|
| Subjects | 55% | 45% |
| Mean age (SD) | 41.4 (11.6) | 40.5 (11.9) |
| Percent Women | 60% | 65% |
| Smokers | 36% | 31% |
| History of LBP | 72% | 70% |
| Previously treated for LBP | 24% | 35% |
| Duration of sick leave before treatment | ||
| ≤1wk | 61% | 58% |
| 1–4 wk | 37% | 33% |
| Current episode of LBP | ||
| ≤6 wk | 55% | 48% |
| Using pain medication | 20% | 26% |
| Sick leave | ||
| After treatment | 40% | 43% |
| At 6 mo | 48% | 46% |
| No of treatment sessions of Ch or Pt0-6 months | 4.9 | 6.4 |
1 Ch represents Chiropractic, Pt represents physical Therapy.