By Brian Mittman, Markhoff & Mittman, PC Chronic pain can affect every aspect of your life, especially your...
Blog Articles
Long-Term Disability and Chronic Pain: What the Claims Process Often Misses
By Jennifer Hess and Samantha Wladich, Riemer Hess LLC Living with chronic pain usually means adapting—again and...
Traveling Through Your Eyes
As life moves forward, many of us have dreams of the places and things we would like to see and experience through...
My Daughter’s Pain Is Invisible – She Is Not
Have you ever listened to the hysterical sobs of your child demanding to know if they are going to hurt forever? Or...
25 Years, Still Standing: My Story of Pain and Perseverance
Living with chronic pain is a journey I never expected to take, and certainly not one that would span more than two...
Unmasking Pain in California: Why We Must See the Invisible
I was stunned, though not entirely surprised, when the bus driver demanded, “You don’t look disabled. What is your...
Lying Down on the Job and the Importance of Storytelling
With every chronic pain diagnosis comes a story. For some, it reads like a mystery novel—the patient races against...
Rate It to Regain It: A Naming Trick for Navigating Chronic Pain and Emotions
When you live with chronic pain or illness, coping isn’t just a strategy—it’s a survival skill. Whether you’re flaring...
Rising Above Setbacks: Living with Chronic Pain
Living with chronic pain involves moments that can suddenly throw you backward. I don’t know about you, but the...
Live for Today, Despite Your Chronic Pain
Life knows how to jolt you, especially when you have chronic pain. One moment can change your day, possibly weeks, or...
Living with Chronic Pain: The Truth Behind The Smile
Despite the daily challenges of living with chronic pain, many of us choose to keep a smile on our face. To those we...
Treading Water with Chronic Pain in a Sea of Uncertainty
Living life with chronic pain is a constant challenge. I am sure I am not alone in experiencing many moments of...