The phrase "pain disability" refers to experiencing physical pain that affects a person's ability to do everyday activities. It means that someone's pain is so severe that it limits what they can do in their daily life. Full definition
This is very troubling because «exaggerated symptoms» beyond what would be expected from the injury is a hallmark of chronic pain disability. (injuredworkersonline.org)
The dominant role of psychosocial risk factors in the development of chronic low back pain disability. (consequencesofworkinjury.ca)
ONIWG has been given standing as an intervenor in a case that will, among other issues, consider whether workers» compensation boards should treat chronic pain disability in the same manner as other workplace injuries and disease. (injuredworkersonline.org)