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Diagnosis Denied: The Crisis Of Dismissal, Delayed Care
Millions with chronic pain face disbelief and long delays in diagnosis. Our 2025 survey reveals the crisis of dismissal in pain care.

Unmasking Pain: U.S. Pain Foundation Releases Landmark Data for Pain Awareness Month 2025
U.S. Pain Foundation launches Pain Awareness Month 2025, unveiling landmark survey data that exposes stigma, dismissal, and the hidden toll of chronic pain.

Unmasking Pain: Because Pain is More Than a Chart. It’s a Life.
This Pain Awareness Month, we’re unmasking the hidden realities of chronic pain—beyond charts and scales—to honor lived experience and demand change.

Rate It to Regain It: A Naming Trick for Navigating Chronic Pain and Emotions
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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 PainUnited States Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) continues her crusade against the twin epidemics of chronic pain and substance...
SSDI Webinar Recap
Jan 7, 2022| SSDI
Thank you to everyone who attended our SSDI webinar on Dec. 14! Led by T.J. Geist, Principal Advocate at Allsup, the webinar addressed everything you need to know about applying for Social Security Disability Benefits. Moderated by U.S. Pain...
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 different, and the frequency of healthy bowel movements can vary widely: it can be healthy for some people to go multiple times a...
Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program Helps SSDI Beneficiaries Regain Financial Freedom
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be a financial relief if you have a qualifying work history and meet Social Security’s disability requirements. Paula Morgan walks us through the programs Ticket to Work Program and some of the programs benefits.
Ins and Outs of Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits
Navigating the Social Security disability system can be daunting. The SSDI application process is complex and time-consuming, and more than 60% of initial applications are denied. T.J. Geist walks us through the ins and outs of who’s eligible and how you can improve the likelihood of being approved.
Meet U.S. Pain’s new Director of Communications, Barbra Watson
Dec 3, 2021| News, Press release
The U.S. Pain Foundation is pleased to announce Barbra Watson as its new Director of Communications. In this role, Watson is responsible for the organization’s overall communications strategy, including...
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