Decode Your Discomfort

for valuable insights into your symptoms. 

Adapted from the teachings of Dr. David Clarke & Dr. Howard Schubiner, MD.

Has your symptom changed location over time, like shifting up or down your back, side to side, or up your arm?

Do your symptoms vary in intensity depending on the time of day e.g. do your symptoms vary in intensity over the course of the day, or are your symptoms worse in the morning or at night?

Do you have various symptoms like headaches, migraines, back pain, neck pain, knee pain, TMJ, IBS, fibromyalgia, abdominal or pelvic pain, chronic whiplash, chronic tendonitis, vulvodynia, brain fog, insomnia, repetitive strain injury, foot pain, anxiety, or depression?

Do you experience symptoms when you imagine doing activities that usually trigger them, such as bending over, turning your neck, sitting/standing, or eating a triggering food?

Do any factors trigger your pain, like food, odours, noise, brightness, screens, periods, activity, weather, or specific movements?

Do your symptoms improve significantly, or disappear, after receiving physical treatments like massage, chiropractic, Reiki, acupuncture, or after taking herbal or vitamin supplements?

Are your symptoms triggered by the anticipation of stressful situations, such as school, work, going to the doctor, seeing family, or social events?

Do you feel pain in a whole limb or just in a specific area?

Are you experiencing back pain, yet have no problems controlling your leg muscles, and your MRI is free from cancer, fracture or infection findings?

It’s important to understand that conditions like disc degeneration, bulging or herniated discs, stenosis, spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, and osteoarthritis are frequently seen on MRIs and are often just natural signs of aging—similar to wrinkles on the skin. MRIs are highly sensitive to these age-related changes and are often misused in ways that unnecessarily alarm patients, making them feel unsafe and, in turn, worsening chronic pain. In reality, these so-called “abnormal” findings are incredibly common, even in people who experience no pain at all.

That said, in some cases, severe herniated discs or advanced osteoarthritis can contribute to back pain. This is where a nuanced approach is essential—ideally guided by a physician who understands the complexities of pain and can provide a thorough evaluation.

Do you have pain symptoms that are the same, or are mirroring, in both sides of your body e.g. in both hands, both knees, or both feet?

Over the course of your life, have you experienced unexplained physical symptoms, or conflicting diagnoses, from doctors?

Has there been an injury or medical procedure occurring more than 8 months ago, which is still causing pain or other symptoms?

Are you constantly fixated on your symptoms and devote a lot of time in researching them?

Did you experience any adverse childhood events (ACE) which you would not want your own child to experience e.g. verbal/physical abuse, neglect, parents' bitter divorce, witnessing violence, a loved one attempting to end their life, or going hungry?

Did your symptoms start after a really scary or traumatic event, or after something that happened that reminded you of a trauma?

Are you someone who strives for perfection or pays close attention to details?

Do you consider yourself more critical of yourself than others are?

Do you consider yourself conscientious, a do-gooder, and/or a people pleaser?

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