Numeric Rating Scale · NRS
Rate your pain from 0 to 10
The numeric rating scale (NRS) is the most common way to measure pain intensity. We use it at assessment and at every follow-up.
Numeric Rating Scale · NRS
How bad is your pain today?
0 means no pain and 10 the worst pain you can imagine. This is the scale we use during assessment.
No painWorst
What does the score mean?
0
No painYou feel no pain at all.
1–3
MildNoticeable, but you can do daily tasks comfortably.
4–6
ModerateDistracting; may affect your sleep and work.
7–10
SevereClearly limits daily life; rest doesn't relieve it.
How to keep a pain diary
1
Twice a day
Note your pain score at the same times each morning and evening.
2
Triggers
Write down movements and positions that make pain better or worse.
3
Medication
Record when you take painkillers and how well they work.
4
At your visit
Bringing your notes makes the assessment easier.
Let’s find the source
of your pain together.
Fill in the form or call us to book an assessment. Bringing your MRI, CT and previous reports speeds up the evaluation.