🦴 Neck Pain Assessment
Neurosurgery & Spine Consultants of San Antonio
⚠️ Medical Notice: This assessment is educational only and does not replace professional medical evaluation. Please consult our cervical spine specialists for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Question 1 of 9
How long have you been experiencing neck pain?
Less than 2 weeks
Recent onset, acute neck pain
2 weeks to 3 months
Subacute neck pain period
More than 3 months
Chronic neck pain condition
Recurring episodes
Comes and goes over time
How would you rate your neck pain intensity (0-10)?
1-3 (Mild)
Noticeable but tolerable discomfort
4-6 (Moderate)
Interferes with some daily activities
7-10 (Severe)
Significantly limits head movement and activities
Where exactly is your neck pain located?
Upper neck/base of skull
Occipital and upper cervical area
Middle neck
Mid-cervical spine region
Lower neck/shoulders
Lower cervical and upper thoracic area
Entire neck
Pain throughout cervical spine
Does your neck pain spread to other areas?
Stays in neck only
Pain doesn’t radiate elsewhere
Radiates to shoulders
Pain spreads to shoulder muscles
Radiates into arms/hands
Cervical radiculopathy symptoms
Causes headaches
Cervicogenic headache pattern
How does neck movement affect your pain?
No movement restriction
Full range of motion maintained
Mild stiffness
Some limitation in turning or tilting
Significant restriction
Difficulty with most neck movements
Severe limitation
Cannot move neck without severe pain
Do you experience numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arms?
No nerve symptoms
Pain only, no numbness or weakness
Occasional tingling
Intermittent pins and needles
Persistent numbness
Constant nerve symptoms
Arm/hand weakness
Loss of strength or grip
How does neck pain affect your daily activities?
Minimal impact
Can perform most activities normally
Moderate impact
Difficulty with driving, computer work
Significant impact
Major limitations in work and daily tasks
Severe disability
Unable to perform most activities
Do you have any of these serious warning signs?
None of these symptoms
No concerning warning signs
Recent trauma/injury
Car accident, fall, or impact injury
Fever or systemic symptoms
Signs of infection or illness
Progressive weakness
Worsening arm/hand function
What is your primary goal for neck pain treatment?
Pain relief
Reduce or eliminate neck pain
Restore mobility
Improve neck movement and flexibility
Return to normal function
Resume work and daily activities
Understand my condition
Get proper diagnosis and treatment options
Assessment Complete
Thank you for completing our neck pain assessment.
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