Variable

Frequency (N)

Percentage (%)

N = 190

Consulted any health professional to take care of LBP

      Yes

140

73.7

      No

50

26.3

Health professional consulted

      General practitioner

25

17.9

      Orthopaedic doctor

40

28.6

      Physiotherapist

71

50.7

      Do not know

4

2.9

Type of treatment received

      Bed rest

2

1.4

      Medication

53

37.9

      Back support

13

9.3

      Exercises

29

20.7

      Electrotherapy

37

28.4

      Massage

6

4.3