Research Article
Mediators of Yoga and Stretching for Chronic Low Back Pain
Table 5
Frequency of qualitative themes by treatment group.
| | Yoga | Stretching | | | % | | % |
| Theme | | | | | Physical practice of exercise and learning about exercise | 61 | 77.2% | 50 | 68.5% | Relaxation, stress reduction | 32 | 40.5% | 3 | 4.1% | Increases awareness | 29 | 36.7% | 6 | 8.2% | Importance and benefits of breathing | 23 | 29.1% | 0 | 0.00% | Importance of discipline and routine | 12 | 15.2% | 29 | 39.7% | Self-efficacy | 10 | 12.7% | 8 | 11.0% |
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