How to use this assessment

Most of us try to minimize the amount of pain we feel. We don't like to complain, and it may seem like focusing on the pain makes it worse. But before you can treat your pain, it's important to get an accurate idea of the pain you're experiencing, how it affects your mobility, and the effect it is having on your daily life.

This simple tool asks some very specific questions to help you evaluate your pain. To begin, just answer the questions below.