| Characteristic | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| Painkillers | 49% |
| Physical rest in everyday life and at work | 32% |
| Specific back exercises (at home) | 30% |
| Move a bit more in everyday life | 28% |
| Analgesic ointments/heat patches | 25% |
| Weight reduction | 16% |
| Stress reduction | 16% |
| Medical treatment by a doctor (pharmaceutical treatment) | 14% |
| Specific back exercises (in a gym) | 13% |
| Drinking tea | 12% |
| Other | 9% |
| Change of diet | 9% |
| None of the above | 7% |
| Prefer not to answer | 0% |
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Release date
February 2017
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Region
United States
Survey time period
February 16 to 27, 2017
Number of respondents
711 respondents
Age group
18 years and older
Special properties
respondents who suffered at least once per month from back pain
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Original question: "What do you do to relieve back pain?"
Respondents could choose multiple answers.
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