Table 1: Demographic information.

Measure

Subjects (n = 23)

Female

13 (56.5%)

Mean age in years (range)

50 (15-79)

Ethnic:

       White, non-Hispanic

       Hispanic

       African American

       Other

 

19 (82.6%)

2 (8.8%)

1 (4.3%

1 (4.3%)

Education:

       High School

       Other

       Graduate school

       Post-graduate

 

8 (34.8%)

8 (34.8%)

4 (17.4%)

3 (13%)

Mean duration of pain in years (range)

13.83 (0.8 – 36.3)

Currently employed

13 (56.5%)

Have undergone surgery for their condition (% of total)

4 (17.4%)

Family history of pain

11 (47.8%)

Mean low back pain (NPRS) (SD)

5.2 (2.43)

Mean leg pain (NPRS) (SD)

3.2 (2.97)

Mean disability (ODI) (%)

17.6 (35.2%)

Depression rating on PHQ-9 (Mean) (SD)

       Moderate (10-14)

       Moderately severe (15-19)

       Severe (20-27)

15.35 (3.65)

10 (43.5%)

10 (43.5%)

3 (13%)