Rapid Recovery Book

PAIN SCALE

Worst possible pain ever. You are not able to eat, drink, stand or relax.

10

Pain is very severe. You can’t concentrate on anything but pain. You can’t relax or sleep.

9-8

You are unable to move or use the affected side. You have difficulty concentrating or having a conversation.

7

Pain begins to cause you disability. You can’t function at full capacity.

6

Very limiting pain. Pain causes great difficulty moving or bearing weight.

5

Functionally limiting pain. Have discomfort but able to sleep, have a conversation, and/or walk.

4

3

Pain starting to affect ability to perform activities.

2

Pain does not restrict you from activity.

Slight discomfort.

1

0

No pain at all.