About the Pain Problem Solver
Welcome to the Advance Online Pain Problem Solver. We know everyone is different and this page is so we can guide you where to start, and what to focus on, so you can achieve the outcomes you’re looking for. You just need to score each statement below out of 5 (5 = strongly agree, 4 = agree, 3 = don’t know, 2 = disagree, 1 = strongly disagree).
There are over 60 information sheets in this Problem Solver. You can use this Pain Problem Solver throughout your journey – not just at the start. It will provide you with the information you need at the right time. If you’re struggling with your pain, not sure what do to next, or just wanting more information, come to this page. Enjoy!
Physical and/or mental capacity
“I don’t feel like I have the strength (mental and/or physical) to return to my normal life and I want to learn about how to change this”
If you scored 4 or more out of 5 click here
Your direction
“I feel lost in life and don’t know where I’m heading. I’d like to learn strategies to help get me on track”
If you scored 4 or more out of 5 click here
Sleep
“My sleep is very disrupted and I want to learn how I can improve this”
If you scored 4 or more out of 5, look at the information below describing different features of your pain. Click on the button below the column that best describes your pain.
Features of your pain - type A
I have many different pain areas that can change for no reason
My pain responds to drugs used to treat depression/anxiety or things like Lyrica/Gabapentin
I can’t find a position/activity to ease my pain
My pain is constantly there
When I have a “flare up” it seems to be for no reason
I have VERY tender spots in many locations of my body
Features of your pain - type B
My pain is consistently in one area that is fairly localised
My pain responds to paracetamol (eg Panadol) and/or anti-inflammatory drugs
I can find a position/activity to ease my pain
My pain comes and goes
When I have a “flare up” it is usually due to overdoing things
I have some tender spots over the area of injury
Control
“My pain feels like it is out of control and I don’t know where to start. I want to learn how to get it under control”
If you scored 4 or more out of 5 click here
Worrying about activity and exercise
“I’m worried if I move I’ll make things worse. I know movement is supposed to be good for me and I want more information on this”
If you scored 4 or more out of 5, look at the different features of pain above. Then click on the button below based on the best match.
Tension and stress
“I’m agitated and tense all the time and and want to learn how to relax”
If you scored 4 or more out of 5 click here
Understanding your pain
“I want to understand where my pain is coming from”
If you scored 4 or more out of 5, look at the different features of pain above. Then click on the button below based on the best match.
Medication
“I have heard/read a bit about medications available for pain. I want to know more about this, and if this might be an option for me”
If you scored 4 or more out of 5, look at the different features of pain above. Then click on the button below based on the best match.