Is my chronic pain related to my posture?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Where is your pain?

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  • A.
    Upper back
  • B.
    Neck
  • C.
    Lower back
  • D.
    Hips
  • E.
    A few of the above
  • F.
    None of the above
• 2.
  Do you know how your pain started?

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  • A.
    I don't know exactly
  • B.
    My pain started gradually after repeptitive motions I was doing or daily tasks that were stressful or difficult.
  • C.
    My pain started suddenly after a specific incident, like a fall or doing something that caused immediate pain
• 3.
  How often do you feel the pain?

  • A.
    Every day, throughout the day
  • B.
    Maybe a little bit each day
  • C.
    Once per week
  • D.
    Once per month
• 4.
  Do any of these make your pain better?

  • A.
    Lying down
  • B.
    Sitting and resting
  • C.
    Stretching
  • D.
    None of those help
• 5.
  What is the most difficult for you to do with your current pain?

  • A.
    Stand for a long time
  • B.
    Sit for a long time
  • C.
    Get comfortable when sleep
  • D.
    Bend over
  • E.
    Pick something up
• 6.
  How do you spend most of your day?

  • A.
    Sitting at a desk
  • B.
    Sitting on the couch
  • C.
    Standing
  • D.
    My daily work is physically strenuous
  • E.
    None of the above
• 7.
  Which best describes your pain? 

  • A.
    Burning
  • B.
    Dull and achy
  • C.
    Constant tension
  • D.
    Sharp
• 8.
  Are you aware of your posture while you sit, stand and walk?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
  • C.
    Sometimes
• 9.
  Do you feel like your posture may play a role in your pain?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
  • C.
    No idea
• 10.
  How would you describe your posture?

  • A.
    I think it's good
  • B.
    It's pretty bad
  • C.
    I don't think it's too bad but I wish it was better.
  • D.
    I have no idea

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Result 1

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  Your pain is likely related to your posture. How we sit, stand and move every day affects how our muscles feel and function. Even if posture is not the initial cause of your pain, poor posture can make pain worse and lead into a cycle of weakened and/or overworked muscles. To learn more about posture and chronic pain, visit www.thegracefulbody.com
• 2.
  Result 2

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  It seems like your chronic pain is likely not related to your posture. I suggest you follow up with your Dr to see what next steps you can take to help you with your pain. If you'd like to learn more about posture and how it relates to chronic pain, visit this website www.thegracefulbody.com