Question 01 / 10
How would you describe your back or neck pain right now?
Consider your experience over the last 2 weeks.
No pain at all — my back feels completely fine
Mild discomfort occasionally, doesn't affect my day
Moderate pain — noticeable and sometimes limiting
Severe pain — affects daily activities significantly
Debilitating pain — I can barely function normally
Question 02 / 10
How many hours do you spend sitting each day?
Include office work, driving, and screen time.
Less than 4 hours — I'm mostly active or standing
4–6 hours — moderate sitting with regular breaks
6–8 hours — I sit most of the day at work
8+ hours — I sit almost continuously all day
Question 03 / 10
Do you exercise regularly?
Any physical activity — walking, yoga, gym, swimming.
Yes — 4 or more times per week, 30+ minutes
Somewhat — 2–3 times per week
Rarely — once a week or less
No — I lead a mostly sedentary lifestyle
Question 04 / 10
How would you describe your sleeping position?
Your usual position when you fall asleep.
On my back, sometimes with a pillow under knees
On my side with knees slightly bent
I change positions constantly — not sure
Question 05 / 10
Have you ever had a spine-related diagnosis?
Told by a doctor you have any of the following.
No — never diagnosed with any spine condition
Muscle strain or postural back pain (no disc involvement)
Disc bulge or herniation (slipped disc)
Spondylosis, stenosis, or spondylolisthesis
Operated on my spine or currently awaiting surgery
Question 06 / 10
Do you have any of these warning signs?
Select the most severe that applies to you.
None of these — no neurological symptoms
Occasional tingling or numbness in arms or legs
Weakness in limbs, or pain shooting down leg/arm
Bladder/bowel changes, or loss of balance while walking
Question 07 / 10
What is your Body Mass Index (BMI) range?
Excess weight significantly stresses the lumbar spine.
Under 25 — normal/healthy weight
Question 08 / 10
How is your posture during work or screen use?
Think about your typical sitting or standing posture.
Upright, ergonomic setup — screen at eye level, supported back
Mostly okay, but I slouch sometimes
I know my posture is poor — I slouch or hunch regularly
I work from bed or sofa with no proper support
Question 09 / 10
Do you smoke, or did you smoke in the past?
Smoking reduces disc nutrition and accelerates spinal degeneration.
Quit more than 5 years ago
Quit within the last 5 years
Question 10 / 10
How does your back pain affect your daily life?
Compared to how you felt 1 year ago.
No impact — I do everything I want without limitation
Minor impact — I avoid a few activities but manage well
Moderate impact — work, sleep, or social life is affected
Major impact — spine pain dominates my day
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