Table 4.

Responses of neck pain participants.

	Frequency	(%)
Have you ever had neck trouble (ache, pain, or discomfort)?
No	52	57.7
Yes	38	32.2
Have you ever hurt your neck in an accident?
No	35	92.1
Yes	3	7.9
Have you ever had to change jobs or duties because of neck trouble?
No	35	92.1
Yes	3	7.9
What is the total length of time that you have had neck trouble during the last 12 months?
0	1	2.6
1–7 days	20	52.6
8–30 days	14	36.8
> 30 days but not every day	3	7.9
Every day
Has neck trouble caused you to reduce your activity during the last 12 months?a. Work activity (at home or away from home)?
No	25	71.4
Yes	10	28.6
b. Leisure activity?
No	23	65.7
Yes	12	34.3
What is the total length of time that neck trouble has prevented you from doing your normal work (at home or away from home) during the last 12 months?
0	16	45.7
1–7 days	13	37.1
8–30 days	4	11.4
> 30 days but not every day	2	5.7
Have you been seen by a doctor, physiotherapist, chiropractor, or another such person because of neck trouble during the last 12 months?
No	24	68.6
Yes	11	31.4
Have you had neck trouble at any time during the last seven days?
No	27	77.1
Yes	8	22.9