Stress Related Lower-back Pain Self-assessment

8 Questions | By Drjbowles | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 66

The Stress Related Lower-Back Pain Self-Assessment is designed for someone to determine the probability of unresolved stress being the primary cause to chronic, lower-back pain.

Questions and Answers

1.

Do you find that your pain level is related to the amount of tension or stress you’re experiencing or how well you are coping with your feelings?
- A.
  
  Definitely Applies To Me
- B.
  
  Yes, This Could Apply To Me
- C.
  
  No, This Does Not Apply To Me
2.

Would you describe yourself in general as very hard on yourself, highly responsible for others, very thorough, orderly and perfectionist?
- A.
  
  Definitely Applies To Me
- B.
  
  Yes, This Could Apply To Me
- C.
  
  No, This Does Not Apply To Me
3.

Have you suffered from any of these stress/tension related illnesses: a. Hives, eczema or rashes b. Spastic colon, irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux disease c. Tension or migraine headaches d. Unexplained prostate pain or pelvic pain
- A.
  
  Definitely Applies To Me
- B.
  
  Yes, This Could Apply To Me
- C.
  
  No, This Does Not Apply To Me
4.

Has a doctor or therapist ever told you any of the following regarding the cause of your pain? a. There is nothing to be treated surgically b. There is nothing wrong c. Your pain is caused by a soft tissue problem d. Your pain is caused by degenerative changes
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
5.

Do you spend a great deal of time during the day thinking or worrying about your pain, looking for possible answers to your pain or contemplating causes you have already been given for your pain?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
6.

Have you tried different types of treatment for your pain and gotten temporary or no relief for any of them?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
7.

Do you find that massage helps your pain?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
8.

Are quite sensitive to massage or tender to the touch in areas of your back?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No

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Stress Related Lower-back Pain Self-assessment

Do you find that your pain level is related to the amount of tension or stress you’re experiencing or how well you are coping with your feelings?

Would you describe yourself in general as very hard on yourself, highly responsible for others, very thorough, orderly and perfectionist?

Have you suffered from any of these stress/tension related illnesses: a. Hives, eczema or rashes b. Spastic colon, irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux disease c. Tension or migraine headaches d. Unexplained prostate pain or pelvic pain

Has a doctor or therapist ever told you any of the following regarding the cause of your pain? a. There is nothing to be treated surgically b. There is nothing wrong c. Your pain is caused by a soft tissue problem d. Your pain is caused by degenerative changes

Do you spend a great deal of time during the day thinking or worrying about your pain, looking for possible answers to your pain or contemplating causes you have already been given for your pain?

Have you tried different types of treatment for your pain and gotten temporary or no relief for any of them?

Do you find that massage helps your pain?

Are quite sensitive to massage or tender to the touch in areas of your back?