Table 3 Level of self-reported pain relief from self-management modalities, listed from greatest to smallest reported pain reduction
From: Self-management strategies amongst Australian women with endometriosis: a national online survey
Modality used for self-management | Pain relief (0–10 scale) Mean (SD) |
|---|---|
Cannabis | 7.6 (2.0) |
Heat | 6.5 (1.7) |
Dietary choices (such as gluten free, vegan) | 6.4 (2.4) |
Hemp oil/CBD oil | 6.3 (3.0) |
Acupressure | 6.3 (1.6) |
Cold | 5.5 (2.7) |
Massage | 5.5 (2.1) |
Rest | 5.3 (2.1) |
Exercise | 4.9 (2.4) |
Herbal medicines | 4.8 (2.5) |
Alcohol | 4.7 (2.3) |
Stretching | 4.6 (2.1) |
Meditation/Breathing | 4.6 (2.1) |
Yoga/Pilates | 4.5 (2.0) |
Taichi/Qigong | 4.0 (1.7) |