What is the issue?

• list and deal with each issue/concern/pain/problem at a time

When did this issue start?

• Was there a specific injury?

• Was there a specific experience?

• Has it gotten worse or better over time?

• If chronic (and not acute), has the pain increased recently? How recently?

Where, specifically, is the pain?

• >have patient/member point to where the pain is<

What does the pain feel like?

• What is the type of pain? (burning, aching, sharp, dull, etc)

• Any swelling or inflammation associated with the pain?

• Does the pain radiate? (move out, away from a single location)

What makes the pain better? What makes the pain worse?

• Compare morning vs. afternoon vs. night pain.

• Does the pain worsen or lessen with activity?

• Within how many minutes of walking or exercise?

• Does it hurt when not bearing weight?

• Does it hurt more when bearing weight?

• Does the pain wake you up at night?

• Any specific activity that causes pain more than other activities?

What have you done to help with the pain?

• If chronic, any past surgeries or major procedures done on the body part?

• Have you seen anyone about this specific issue before?

  • If so, what was recommended?

    • Medications, braces, exercises, etc?

    • Did you follow the recommendations?

      • What were the results?

    • If you did not follow the recommendations, why not?

  • If you have not seen anyone, why not?

What do you believe the root problem to be?