Are You Tired of Neck Pain? Are You Looking for Help?

Are You Tired of Neck Pain? Are You Looking for Help? 

Out of almost 300 conditions, neck pain was the fourth most common in the Global Burden of Disease Study. Neck pain can have causes that are not due to underlying disease. We created a simple quiz to give to your doctor when you are ready to live pain-free. 

What can cause neck pain? 
Neck pain can stem from an injury to the neck, such as whiplash, or from a herniated disc, or it can be a symptom of an underlying condition, such as fibromyalgia, infection, or other diseases. Neck pain can have causes that aren't due to underlying disease. Examples include prolonged straining (looking up or down), sleeping in an uncomfortable position, stress, or wearing heavy 
necklaces. 

This questionnaire was designed to give your medical provider information as to how your neck pain has affected your ability to manage everyday life. Please answer every section and circle only the ONE  that applies to you. We realize that you may consider that two or more of the same statements in any one section relate to you, but please just mark the box that most closely describes your problem.

Pain Intensity 

• I have no pain at the moment. 
• The pain is very mild at the moment. 
• The pain is moderate at the moment. 
• The pain is fairly severe at the moment. 
• The pain is very severe at the moment. 
• The pain is the worst imaginable at the moment.  

Personal Care (Washing, Dressing, etc.) 

• I can look after myself normally, without causing extra pain.
• I can look after myself normally, but it causes extra 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 cannot get dressed; I wash with difficulty and stay in bed. 

Lifting 

• I can lift heavy things normally, without extra pain. 
• I can lift heavy weights, but it gives extra 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 weights off the floor, but I can manage light to medium weights if they are conveniently positioned. 
• I can lift very light weights. 
• I cannot lift or carry anything at all. 

Reading 

• I can read as much as I want to, with slight pain in my neck. 
• I can read as much as I want to, with moderate pain in my neck. 
• I can’t read as much as I want because of moderate pain in my neck. 
• I can hardly read at all because of severe pain in my neck. 
• I can’t read at all. 

Headaches 

• I have no headaches at all. 
• I have slight headaches that come infrequently. 
• I have moderate headaches that come infrequently. 
• I have moderate headaches that come frequently. 
• I have severe headaches that come frequently. 
• I have headaches almost all the time. 

Concentration 

• I can concentrate fully when I want to, with no difficulty.
• I can concentrate fully when I want to, with slight difficulty.
• I have a fair degree of difficulty in concentrating when I want to.
• I have a lot of difficulty in concentrating when I want to.
• I have a great deal of difficulty concentrating when I want to.
• I cannot concentrate at all. 

Work 

• I can do as much work as I want to. 
• I can do my usual work, but no more. 
• I can do most of my usual work, but no more. 
• I cannot do my usual work. 
• I can hardly do any work at all.
• I can’t do any work at all.

Driving 

• I can drive my car without any neck pain. 
• I can drive my car as long as I want with slight neck pain. 
• I can drive my car as long as I want with moderate neck pain. 
• I can’t drive my car as long as I want because of moderate pain in my neck. 
• I can hardly drive at all because of severe pain in my neck. 
• I can’t drive my car at all. 

Sleeping 

• I have no trouble sleeping. 
• My sleep is slightly disturbed (less than 1 hr sleepless). 
• My sleep is mildly disturbed (1-2 hrs sleepless). 
• My sleep is moderately disturbed (2-3 hrs sleepless). 
• My sleep is greatly disturbed (3-5 hrs sleepless). 
• My sleep is completely disturbed (5-7 hrs sleepless). 

Recreation 

• I am able to engage in all my recreation activities with no neck pain at all. 
• I am able to engage in all my recreation activities with some neck pain. 
• I am able to engage in most, but not all, of my usual recreation activities because of pain in my neck. 
• I am able to engage in a few of my recreation activities because of pain in my neck. 
• I can hardly do any recreation activities because of the pain in my neck. 
• I can’t do any recreation activities at all.

What therapy options are available for neck pain? 
To determine the most effective treatment plan for your neck discomfort, Dr. Walker and the team do a thorough evaluation. Some possible treatments in our clinic can include: 

• Chiropractic adjustments
• Physical therapy 
• Spinal Decompression

If you feel ready to live your life free from pain, take advantage of our booking feature or give us a call to schedule now.