I stay at home most of the time because of my back.
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I change position frequently to try and get my back comfortable.
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I walk more slowly than usual because of my back.
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Because of my back I am not doing any of the jobs that I usually do around the house.
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Because of my back, I use a handrail to get upstairs.
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Because of my back, I lie down to rest more often
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Because of my back, I have to hold on to something to get out of an easy chair.
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Because of my back, I try to get other people to do things for me.
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I get dressed more slowly than usual because of my back
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I only stand for short periods of time because of my back.
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Because of my back, I try not to bend or kneel down
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I find it difficult to get out of a chair because of my back
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My back is painful almost all the time
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I find it difficult to turn over in bed because of my back
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My appetite is not very good because of my back pain
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I have trouble putting on my socks (or stockings) because of the pain in my back
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I only walk short distances because of my back
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I sleep less well on my back
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Because of my back pain, I get dressed with help from someone else.
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I sit down for most of the day because of my back
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I avoid heavy jobs around the house because of my back.
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Because of my back pain, I am more irritable and bad tempered with people than usual
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Because of my back, I go upstairs more slowly than usual.
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I stay in bed most of the time because of my back
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