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Sciatica Pain Quiz

Sciatica Pain Assessment – Neurosurgery & Spine Consultants

🔥 Sciatica Pain Assessment

Neurosurgery & Spine Consultants of San Antonio

⚠️ Medical Notice: This assessment is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical evaluation. Please consult our sciatica specialists for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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How long have you been experiencing sciatica pain?

Less than 2 weeks
Recent onset acute sciatica
2 weeks to 3 months
Subacute sciatica period
More than 3 months
Chronic sciatica condition
Recurring episodes
Multiple sciatica flare-ups over time

Where do you feel your sciatica pain most intensely?

Lower back
Lumbar spine region
Buttock area
Glute and hip region
Back of thigh
Posterior thigh pain
Calf/foot
Lower leg and foot pain
Entire leg path
Complete sciatic nerve distribution

How would you describe your sciatica pain?

Sharp, shooting pain
Electric shock-like sensations down leg
Burning sensation
Hot, burning feeling along nerve path
Deep, aching pain
Constant, throbbing discomfort
Cramping/spasms
Muscle cramping and spasms

Rate your sciatica pain intensity at its worst (0-10 scale):

1-3 (Mild)
Uncomfortable but manageable
4-6 (Moderate)
Interferes with daily activities
7-10 (Severe)
Debilitating, severely limits movement

What activities make your sciatica worse?

Sitting
Pain worsens when sitting, especially long periods
Bending forward
Flexion movements increase pain
Coughing/sneezing
Valsalva maneuvers worsen symptoms
Walking/standing
Weight-bearing activities increase pain

Do you experience numbness, tingling, or weakness in your leg?

Pain only
No numbness, tingling, or weakness
Tingling/pins and needles
Prickling sensations in leg/foot
Numbness
Areas of reduced sensation
Leg/foot weakness
Loss of strength or function

How does sciatica affect your ability to walk?

Can walk normally
No significant walking limitations
Reduced walking distance
Can walk but for shorter distances
Walking with limp
Altered gait pattern due to pain
Severe walking difficulty
Cannot walk or extremely limited

How does sciatica affect your sleep?

No sleep problems
Sleep quality unaffected by sciatica
Difficulty falling asleep
Pain makes it hard to get comfortable
Frequent night waking
Pain wakes me up during night
Severe sleep disruption
Cannot sleep due to pain

What is your primary goal for sciatica treatment?

Pain relief
Reduce or eliminate sciatica pain
Restore mobility
Return to normal walking and movement
Resume daily activities
Get back to work and normal life
Prevent future episodes
Stop sciatica from coming back
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