What should you expect on the road to recovery? The Pain Resolution Scale Let's discuss pain and symptom severity, because your body's sensations tell us something. Your body & brain was built to have a physiological response to pain sensations, and it's important to listen to and partner with your body on your journey to pain resolution. Below is the pain resolution scale, that helps gauge where you are on your way to being pain-free. The left side (radiating pain) being the