Get Oswestry Disability Index

The Oswestry Disability Index is a widely used tool to assess a person's disability related to back pain. Filling out this form online can provide valuable insights into how pain affects daily activities and overall quality of life.

Follow the steps to complete the Oswestry Disability Index form online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Oswestry Disability Index and open it for editing.
2. Begin by reviewing the first section titled 'Pain Intensity.' Select one statement that best describes your current level of pain from the options provided.
3. Proceed to Section 2, 'Personal Care.' Choose the statement that most accurately reflects your ability to perform self-care tasks such as washing and dressing.
4. Continue to Section 3, 'Lifting.' Indicate your capability for lifting weights by selecting the applicable statement.
5. Move on to Section 4, 'Walking.' Choose the option that best describes your ability to walk short distances.
6. Next, fill out Section 5, 'Sitting.' Select the statement that represents your ability to sit comfortably.
7. In Section 6, 'Standing,' indicate how long you can stand without experiencing pain.
8. Complete Section 7, 'Sleeping,' by marking the statement that reflects how pain affects your sleep.
9. If applicable, address Section 8, 'Sex life.' Choose the statement that describes its relationship with your pain.
10. Fill out Section 9, 'Social Life,' by selecting the most accurate option related to your social interactions.
11. Complete Section 10, 'Traveling.' Indicate your travel capabilities considering the impact of pain.
12. Lastly, evaluate Section 11, 'Previous Treatment.' Indicate if you have received any treatment for your pain in the past three months.
13. After filling in all the relevant sections, review your answers, then save changes, download, print, or share your completed form as needed.

Complete the Oswestry Disability Index online to better understand how pain impacts your life.