Believed causes of pain (several participants expressed multiple causes)
| Believed cause | High disability (number of participants) | Moderate disability | Mild disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disc | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Worn out/arthritis | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Bones (eg, ‘shrinkage’, ‘crunching’) | 2 | 1 | |
| Crooked/out of shape | – | 2 | – |
| Muscles | – | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | – | 1 | 1 |
| Stress | – | 1 | – |
| Do not know | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Did not identify ongoing cause | – | 1 | 3 |