It is minimally present during activity, but does not cause the athlete to alter activity. Similar to phase 3 pain but more intense, causing the athlete to alter performance of the activity. Mild pain occurs with activities of daily living, but does not cause a major change in them. Pain occurs with activities of daily living, but does not cause a major change in them. Phase 5 pain that persists even with complete rest.
Pain disrupts simple activities of daily living and prohibits doing household chores.
Phase 6 pain that also disrupts sleep consistently. Pain is aching in nature and intensifies with activity.