I’m not sure when I first came across the LEGO pain scale, or where I got it from (although the graphic suggests it is from The Brick Testament), but I have often found this to be a very useful way to indicate to medical staff the severity of a particular pain.
| Number | Category | Description |
| 0 | No pain | No pain |
| 1 | ||
| 2 | Mild pain | Can be ignored |
| 3 | ||
| 4 | Moderate pain | Interferes with tasks |
| 5 | ||
| 6 | Serious pain | Interferes with concentration |
| 7 | ||
| 8 | Severe pain | Unbearable |
| 9 | ||
| 10 | Worst pain possible | Death imminent |
I like it because it gives a practical definition to each level of pain that is more understandable than simply saying, “My pain is 6/10”.
I’ve saved this scale to my phone so I have it handy in an emergency.
