HOW WIDESPREAD IS THIS PROBLEM?
A
total of 500 members of the Ontario Chiropractic Association participated in a
telephone interview between August 2nd and
Respondents
were randomly contacted from a membership list provided by the Association. Chiropractors were contacted at their offices during
business hours and interviews lasted approximately 15 minutes. A sample of 500
is accurate to within ±4.4 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
More than three-quarters (88 per cent) of all Ontario chiropractors
agreed that working in the yard and garden are the most common sources of back
and neck pain they treat during the warm weather season.
Consequently,
a significant number of chiropractors find themselves discussing preventative measures
such as the importance of stretching, correct lifting techniques with patients
who are outdoor enthusiasts. This information is provided in addition to their
recommendations of
chiropractic care as appropriate.