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Should I Be Worried About My Pain?

Complete this 12 question quiz and find out whether your pain is likely to resolve on its own or if you should see a doctor.

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How can you tell whether pain requires medical attention or will resolve on its own?

The PTCentral Pain Quiz is a proven tool that assesses the likelihood that your condition can resolve with basic tips and exercises, or whether you'll require the expertise of a trained medical professional.

If your answers indicate that your pain will resolve without the help of a doctor, we’ll send you some great tips and tricks for managing the pain while it lasts and information on how to avoid future injuries.

If your score suggests that you would benefit from seeing one of our expert physical therapists, we’ll help you find someone to help quickly so you can start your road to recovery today.

Either way, you've come to the right place—you're in good hands.

Did You Know?

Research shows that beginning physical therapy within 14 days of the onset of pain can minimize your total cost of care by 50%.

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We also need a bit more information on your thoughts and feelings

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How true are the next two statements for you?

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Help us to better understand your current physical abilities.

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By clicking "Get My Results" you acknowledge that the resultes are not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The results are for general information purposes only. If this is a medical emergency, call 911.

*Burkett B, Gabel C, Melloh M. The shortened Örebro Musculoskeletal Screening Questionnaire: Evaluation in a work-injured population. Manual Therapy, 2013.

Westman, et al. A validation of the Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire. European Journal of Pain. Jul 2008.

Louw, et al. Know Pain, Know Gain? A Perspective on Pain Neuroscience Education in Physical Therapy. Journal of Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Mar; 46(3):131-4.

Childs et al. Implications of early and guideline adherent physical therapy for low back pain on utilization and costs. BMC Health Services Research (2015) 15:150. (noted as Department of Defense Study)

Fritz, et al. Physical Therapy or Advanced Imaging as First Management Strategy Following a New Consultation for Low Back Pain in Primary Care: Associations with Future Health Care Utilization and Charges. Health Services Research. Dec 2015. Vol 50, 6:1927-1940.

Gelhorn, et al. Management Patterns in Acute Low Back Pain: the Role of Physical Therapy. SPINE. April 2012. Vol 37, 9:775-782.