Table 3 Evolution of axial symptoms according to Modic changes

Modic-0

7.7 ± 2.3

3.0 ± 2.1^†

2.3 ± 1.8^†

1.8 ± 1.5^†

2.0 ± 1.5^†

Modic-1

7.6 ± 2.1

2.5 ± 1.9^†*

1.9 ± 1.7^†*

1.3 ± 1.1^†*

1.5 ± 1.1^†*

Modic-2

7.1 ± 1.5

3.5 ± 2.2^†

2.4 ± 1.9^†

1.8 ± 1.6^†

2.1 ± 1.6^†