Back and Neck Pain Assessment

We understand you are searching for some answers to your health concerns and we applaud you for taking control over your health. With that being said, we are not trying to give you a diagnosis over the internet. After treating thousands of patients, however, we can offer you guidance on next steps you may want to consider. I am able to give you a nearly instant response by using AI that I have trained. It is not meant to replace a consultation and personal exam but I feel it is better than people trying to figure out what is truth or fiction on the internet. (Please be sure to check the box below to continue to the Assessment.)

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Back and Joint Pain Institute

1720 South 72nd St., Ste 201

Tacoma, WA 98408

We are giving you the option to provide the following demographic information to give you a more personalized response. This is not required and if not provided, the information will still be valuable.

I will be asking you for your date of birth, gender, activity level and whether or not you consider yourself to be overweight.

If you do not want to provide this information, you will be taken straight to the Assessment.

Would you like to provide some demographic information for the Assessment? *

Yes

Please provide the following information. You will then be taken to the Assessment.

Date of birth

Gender

Male

Female

How would you rate your activity level?

I exercise regularly (my job requires it or otherwise)

I exercise sporadically

I don't exercise

How would you rate your fitness level?

I am fit for my age, gender and height

I can lose a couple of pounds

I am moderately overweight

I am very overweight

Where do you experience the most pain?

Lower back

Neck

Mid back

How would you describe the nature of your pain?

Sharp, shooting pain

Dull, aching pain

Numbness or tingling

A mix of the above

Does your pain radiate to other parts of your body such as your arms or legs?

No, it stays in one spot

Yes, occasionally

Yes, frequently

Have you experienced sudden, severe pain without any apparent cause?

Yes

Do you experience muscle spasms in your back or neck?

Yes

How long have you been experiencing this pain?

A few days

A few weeks

Several months or longer?

Does this pain worsen with certain activities?

Sitting for long periods

Bending or lifting

Sleeping or lying down

None of the above

What time of day is your pain most noticeable?

Morning

Midday

Evening

It's constant

How do you sleep at night?

Peacefully, no pain

Some discomfort, but manageable

Tossing and turning due to pain

Sleep is almost impossible

Do over-the-counter pain relievers help alleviate your symptoms?

Yes, completely

Yes, partially

No, they don't help at all

Not applicable

Do you experience stiffness or limited range of motion in your back or neck?

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

Do you experience headaches or migraines along with your pain?

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Have you noticed numbness or tingling in your arms or legs?

Yes, occasionally

Yes, frequently

Do you experience muscle weakness?

Yes

Have you noticed changes in your walking gait or balance?

Yes, occasionally

Yes, frequently

Does the pain interfere with your daily activities?

Not at all

Occasionally

Frequently

Always

Have you been avoiding physical activities or hobbies due to pain?

Yes, occasionally

Yes, frequently

Do you feel tired or fatigued due to your pain?

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Have you experienced pain after an injury or accident?

Yes

Have you been sitting for long periods such as during work or travel?

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Have you experienced sudden, unexplained weight loss along with your pain?

Yes

Do you have a family history of back or neck issues?

Yes

Have you sought professional treatment for your pain in the past?

Yes, but it didn't help

Yes, and it helped

On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your pain?

Mild (1-3)

Moderate (4-6)

Severe (7-10)

Do you feel that your pain is getting worse over time?

No, it's staying the same

Yes, its getting worse slowly

Yes, its getting worse rapidly

Have you noticed swelling, redness or warmth in the painful area?

Yes

Does your pain improve with rest?

Yes

Are you familiar with non-surgical spinal decompression (NSSD) for the treatment of disc problems including bulging and herniated discs, sciatica, stenosis and degenerative discs?

I am not familiar with NSSD

I am familiar with NSSD but I am not sure if it is the treatment that I need

I think I need NSSD but I am not sure where to go from here

I think I need NSSD and am researching the best doctor to treat me

I have tried NSSD and it helped me

I have tried NSSD and it did not help me