Table 2 Correlation among VAS, HADS, and SF-36 domains scores before spinal traction

Physical functioning

X

Rho 0.347

p = 0.017

Rho − 0.317

p = 0.03

Role limitations due to physical health

X

X

X

X

Bodily pain

X

X

X

X

General health perceptions

X

Rho 0.408

p = 0.004

Rho − 0.365 p = 0.012

Vitality

X

Rho 0.467

p = 0.001

Rho − 0.334

p = 0.022

Rho − 0.311

p = 0.033

Social functioning

X

Rho 0.538

p < 0.0001

X

Rho − 0.372

p = 0.01

Role limitations due to emotional problems

X

Rho 0.289

p = 0.049

X

X

Mental health

X

X

Rho − 0.45

p = 0.002

Rho − 0.457

p = 0.001

VAS

X

X

X

X

HADS-D

X

X

X

X

HADS-A

X

X

X

X