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Table 2 Frequency of CAM treatment use, excluding 'other' CAM.

From: The use of CAM and conventional treatments among primary care consulters with chronic musculoskeletal pain

Treatment

CAM users (Total n 116)

 

n

%

Glucosamine

44

38

Fish oil

41

35

Massage Therapy

16

14

Copper bracelets

15

13

Magnets

15

13

Electrotherapy

12

10

Chondroitin sulphate

10

9

Osteopathic manipulation

10

9

Acupuncture

9

8

Aromatherapy

9

8

Evening primrose

7

6

Weight loss program

5

4

Devil's claw

5

4

Relaxation

5

4

Pilates

4

3

Prayer

4

3

Lifestyle program

3

3

Ginger

3

3

Acupressure

3

3

Reflexology

3

3

Soft tissue mobilisation

3

3

Yoga

3

3

Homeopathy

3

3

Chiropractic

2

2

Feverfew extract

1

1

Turmeric

1

1

Myofascial release

1

1

Therapeutic touch

1

1

Guided Imagery

1

1

Pet Therapy

1

1

Energy Healing

1

1

Hydrotherapy

1

1