Musculoskeletal screening questions

As a starting point these questions will help us understand your musculoskeletal problem to identify the most effective self help treatment.

1. How long have you had your current pain problem?

2. How would you rate the pain that you have had during the past week?

3. How tense or anxious have you felt in the past week?

4. How much have you been bothered by feeling depressed in the past week?

5. In your view, how large is the risk that your current pain may become persistent?

6. In your estimation, what are the chances that you will be working your normal duties in 3 months?

7. An increase in pain is an indication that I should stop what I’m doing until the pain decreases

8. I should not do my normal work with my present pain

9. I can do light work (or home duties) for an hour

10. I can sleep at night