Modified Oswestry Low Back Pain

1) Lifting

			I can lift heavy weights without extra pain

			I can lift heavy weights but it gives extra pain

			Pain prevents me lifting heavy weights off the floor but I can manage if they are conveniently placed for example on a table

			Pain prevents me from lifting heavy weights but I can manage light to medium weights if they are conveniently positioned

			I can lift very light weights

			I cannot lift or carry anything at all

2) Walking

			Pain does not prevent me walking any distance

			Pain prevents me from walking more than 1 mile

			Pain prevents me from working more than 1/2 mile

			Pain prevents me from walking more than 100 yards

			I can only walk using a stick or crutches

			I am in bed most of the time