By Ellen Lenox SmithAs we work to remove the stigma of cannabis as just a social drug to get high, we need to become...
Blog Articles
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...
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...
How genetics might impact the way you respond to medication
By Scott T. Roethle, MD, FASA. Board certified, American Board of Anesthesiology. Did you know that your genes can...
Finding balance between exercise and rest with chronic pain
By Ryan Drozd, Certified Personal Trainer, Registered Yoga Teacher, and Licensed Massage Therapist Living with chronic...
Life hacks for living with chronic pain
By Amy Orr, author of Taming Chronic Pain: A Management Guide for a More Enjoyable Life No one needs to tell you that...
Pick your pain
By Amber Fonseca “Pick your poison," or so goes the expression. But when it comes to living with multiple chronic pain...
The little things that make a big difference in my life with chronic pain
By Diane Talbert, a U.S. Pain Foundation advocate I’m a “baby boomer,” and I’ve experienced psoriatic arthritis for...
Locating the right doctor for you: Simple steps to get started
By Janet Jay Finding a new doctor or other medical professional can be incredibly daunting-- not only do you want to...
How pain impacts sleep
By Lisa Ann Smalls Pain and sleep are two vital functions our bodies need to work effectively. Pain lets us know...
Clearing up 12 common myths about medical cannabis for pain
Ellen Lenox Smith is Co-Director of Medical Cannabis for U.S. Pain and a U.S. Pain Board Member. She lives with two...
A Q&A about opioid-induced constipation
A Q&A with Jeffrey Fudin, BS, PharmD, FCCP, FASHP, FFSMB Opioid medications are rarely the first choice of...