How to sign “Pain” in ASL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Pain” instead
Step by step
- Point your two index fingers toward each other.
- Twist them in opposite directions.
Practice tip
Point toward where it hurts while signing.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.