While chronic pain is a very individual problem, it also costs society at large so much: lost hours in productivity,...
US Pain Foundation Articles
Medically Complex? Tips to Prepare for an Emergency or Planned Hospitalization
I live with two incurable conditions that have led to many experiences in the hospital. Along the way, I have learned...
From Lab to Real World: The Steps to Creating New Pain Treatments
Chronic pain affects more than 1 in 5 Americans, impacting their physical, emotional, and overall well-being, yet...
Tips to Consider using Medical Cannabis, part 2
By Ellen Lenox Smith Co-director for Medical Cannabis Advocacy, US Pain FoundationNow that you have learned that using...
Tips to Consider using Medical Cannabis, part 1
By Ellen Lenox SmithAs we work to remove the stigma of cannabis as just a social drug to get high, we need to become...
Senator Shelley Moore Capito Speaks Out for Better Pain Management
The U.S. Pain Foundation Applauds Capito’s Leadership and Support for Millions of Americans LIving with Chronic...
SSDI Webinar Recap
Thank you to everyone who attended our SSDI webinar on Dec. 14! Led by T.J. Geist, Principal Advocate at Allsup, the...
Speaking Out About Constipation and Chronic Pain
One common cause of chronic pain that people can be hesitant to talk about is constipation. Every person’s body is...
Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program Helps SSDI Beneficiaries Regain Financial Freedom
By Paula Morgan For many individuals, chronic pain from illness or serious injury can make life a struggle....
Ins and Outs of Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits
Living with a debilitating illness or serious life-threatening condition can be extremely challenging. One vital...
Meet U.S. Pain’s new Director of Communications, Barbra Watson
The U.S. Pain Foundation is pleased to announce Barbra Watson as its new...
#KNOWvember 2021: Demystifying Neuropathic Pain
Each year, the U.S. Pain Foundation hosts KNOWvember, a month-long event using events, social media content, and...