Table 1: Patient Characteristics and Prior Treatments.

Characteristic Result (n = 14)
Age Mean 46.6 years (range 26-64)
% female 90.0% (13)
Duration of symptoms Mean 4.1 years (range 5 mos - 10 yrs)
≤ 6 months 7.1% (1)
6 months-1 year 50.0% (7)
> 1 year 42.9% (6)
Prior Trial NSAIDs 57.1% (8)
Prior Physical Therapy 100% (14)
Prior Corticosteroid Injection 60% (8)
Prior Complementary Techniques
(acupuncture, massage, etc.)
29.6% (4)