How to sign “Pains” in ASL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Pains” instead
Step by step
- Point your two index fingers toward each other.
- Twist them in opposite directions.
Practice tip
Plural of “Pain” — sign the base sign (often repeated) for more than one.
Fingerspell “Pains”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
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.