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# Physical Sensation Patterns

Muscle Tension, Circulation & Physical Comfort Awareness

### About This TCM Assessment Section

This section evaluates physical sensation patterns including muscle tension, circulation, and overall physical comfort according to Traditional Chinese Medicine principles. Answer based on how things have been for you recently.

Your Health Documentation: This TCM assessment becomes part of your comprehensive health record, helping identify patterns from a traditional medicine perspective.

## Assessment Questions

accessibility1. Upper Body Tension - How has the tension been in your neck, shoulders, and upper back?
Upper body tension level
0 Relaxed, no noticeable tension
1 Normal muscle feel
2 Slight tightness, mild tension
3 Noticeable tension or knots
4 Significant tension affecting movement
face2. Jaw and Facial Tension - Have you noticed tension in your jaw, face, or head?
Jaw and facial tension level
0 Relaxed jaw and facial muscles
1 Normal facial muscle feel
2 Slight jaw clenching or tension
3 Noticeable jaw tension or teeth grinding
3 Facial muscle tightness or headache tension
airline_seat_recline_extra3. Lower Body Tension - How has the tension been in your lower back, hips, and legs?
Lower body tension level
0 Comfortable, no tension
1 Normal muscle feel
2 Mild stiffness in lower back or hips
3 Noticeable tension or tightness
4 Significant tension affecting posture/movement
blood_pressure4. Overall Circulation Feel - How has your overall circulation and blood flow felt?
Overall circulation feel level
0 Good circulation, warm and comfortable
1 Normal circulation
2 Occasionally sluggish or heavy feeling
3 Poor circulation, cold extremities
3 Tingling or numbness sensations
directions_run5. Movement and Flexibility - How has your movement and flexibility been?
Movement and flexibility level
0 Easy, fluid movement
1 Normal movement range
2 Slightly stiff, need to warm up
3 Restricted movement, feel stiff
4 Movement causes discomfort
self_improvement6. Body Awareness - How aware are you of your body throughout the day?
Body awareness level
0 Body feels balanced and comfortable
1 Normal body awareness
2 Occasionally aware of discomfort
3 Frequently aware of body discomfort
4 Body discomfort is distracting