Could your chronic pain be driven by the nervous system rather than structural damage? Take this two-minute test to find out.
Neuroplastic pain assessment
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Primary indicator
My scans and tests show little or no structural cause for my pain, or the level of pain I experience does not match what any findings would suggest
My pain moves around, spreads to new areas or appears in multiple locations
Stress, anxiety or difficult emotions noticeably make my pain worse
Primary indicator
My pain started during or shortly after a stressful or difficult period in my life
I have significant good days and bad days with no clear physical reason for the difference
I have tried many treatments and seen many specialists with little or no lasting improvement
I also experience other unexplained symptoms such as fatigue, IBS, headaches or poor sleep
Positive events, holidays or distraction make my pain temporarily better
Doctors have told me nothing more can be done, or that I must learn to live with it
I tend to push through pain, put others first or find it hard to switch off