The Category Pain Intensity Scale is used to help patients record and communicate the intensity of their back pain symptoms and their neck pain symptoms.
The Category Pain Intensity Scale helps patients communicate how much back pain or neck pain they are experiencing. Using the Category Pain Intensity Scale is a matter of selecting the words that best describe your back pain or neck pain. The words range from None to Excruciating.
Source:
Gould, H.J. III, M.D., Ph.D. (2007). Understanding Pain. Saint Paul, MN: Demos.
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