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Table 3

Frequency distributions of presenting chief complaints

Presenting ComplaintsPrimary%Secondary%Tertiary%
cervical pain/dysfunction38235.2417321.25289.59
lumbo-pelvic pain29927.5817621.626622.60
headaches14113.0111013.514214.38
mid-back pain555.07809.833511.99
lower extremity pain393.608910.93248.22
shoulder pain272.49526.393511.99
upper extremity232.12485.90196.51
fibromyalgia201.85151.8431.03
dysequilibrium191.75141.7272.40
temporomandibular joint pain90.8340.4910.34
facial pain/dysfunction70.6520.2500
blood pressure70.650020.68
neurological disease70.6560.7420.68
brain dysfunction60.5530.3720.68
wellness care60.550000
other373.41425.16268.90
Totals1084100814100292100

Other: primary presenting complaints with < 0.50% occurrence: atopic disorders, diabetes, ear, GI dysfunction, hypothyroidism, Lyme's disease, postural distortion, psoriatic arthritis, psychological disorders, sinus problems, sleep disorders, thorax dysfunctions, visual disturbance. Other: secondary complaints are the same as the primary with the addition of: autoimmune disorder, irregular cycle and weak immune system.

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