08/15/2025
Going in for an appointment with your AONE doctor? Make the most out of it by being a STAR patient:
S – Say where it hurts (Tell us the exact location)
T – Tell us when and how it started (e.g., five months ago, after a fall)
A – Assess the intensity (Use the 1–10 scale to describe how bad it is)
R – Reveal what makes it better or worse and what it feels like (i.e., Does it throb, burn, or ache?)
Also, let us know if there are any accompanying symptoms, such as swelling, stiffness, weakness, numbness, or if the pain is constant or sporadic. Remember, the more we know, the better we can help.
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