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Back pain Risk Assessment

Are you at risk of back pain?
Find out.

This assessment estimates the severity of yourback pain and provides personalized tips for prevention.

Spen a few minutes to answer some questions about your health, background, and lifestyle to estimate the intensity of your problem. Correct and early treatment can help you live a long and healthy life. The best way to fight Back Pain is to stop it before it starts!

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Pain Intensity

	I can tolerate the pain that I have without having to use pain killers.

	The pain is bad but I manage without taking pain killers.

	Pain killers offer complete relief from pain .

	Pain killers offer moderate relief from pain.

	Pain killers offer very little relief from pain.

	Pain killers have no effect on the pain and I do not use them.

Personal Care

	I can look after myself normally without causing more pain.

	I can look after myself normally but it causes more pain.

	It is painful to look after myself and I am slow and careful.

	I need some help but manage most of my personal care.

	I need help every day in most aspects of self care.

	I do not get dressed by myself, take a wash with difficulty and mostly stay in bed.

Lifting

	I can lift heavy weights without extra pain.

	I can lift heavy weights but it causes more pain.

	Pain prevents me from lifting heavy weights off the floor but I can manage if they are conveniently positioned for example on a table.

	Pain prevents me from lifting heavy weights but I can manage light to medium weights if they are conveniently positioned.

	I can lift only very light weights.

	I cannot lift or carry anything at all.

Strengthening the back muscles, keeping fit by regular exercise, and maintaining a healthy weight can all help to minimize the risk of back pain. Begin here for helpful information about the diagnosis and treatment of back pain along with tips on living with the problem.

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This assessment estimates the severity of yourback pain and provides personalized tips for prevention.

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Back pain Risk Assessment

Are you at risk of back pain? Find out.

This assessment estimates the severity of yourback pain and provides personalized tips for prevention.

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Are you at risk of back pain?
Find out.