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Join Us As We Tell Congress #WhyPainCounts!

Today, July 23, we are urging policymakers to support the Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act, S.2922/H.R.7164, which is one of only a few bills ever introduced in Congress specifically for people with pain.  At the U.S. Pain Foundation, we believe that...

52 families connect, explore, grow at 3rd Annual Pediatric Pain Warrior Family Summer Camp

This summer, children and teens living with chronic pain reached the top of a rock wall, traversed a ropes course, rode a zip line and a giant swing, went horseback riding and swimming, and shot hoops. They did so using wheelchairs, braces and splints, forearm...

My Story: Why I Am So Passionate About Alternative Pain Treatments

From Young, Healthy, and Active to Disabled In 1977, I was 25 years old and attending graduate school, working towards a master’s degree in social work. I was healthy and active, and I enjoyed bicycling long distances and hiking. I started running to get into better...

Adjusting to Life with Chronic Pain

My heart breaks when I meet a young person sharing that they are confronting life with chronic pain. At the age of 74, and living with two progressive and incurable conditions, I find it emotionally upsetting to think of the future they must learn to adjust to. I can...

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Advocacy round-up

Advocacy round-up

What better way to honor Pain Awareness Month than taking action at the federal level? Here are a few opportunities to engage this month, along with some advocacy updates. Ways to engage The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is...

Pain warrior of the month: Richard Kreis

Pain warrior of the month: Richard Kreis

City & State: Sacramento, California Age: 56 years young Pain warrior role: Ambassador since 2015 and a Pain Connection support group leader What type of health conditions do you live with: Chronic low back pain, leg circulation issues, leg...

Pain Awareness Month starts NOW!

Pain Awareness Month starts NOW!

We are delighted to launch our 2020 Pain Awareness Month campaign in collaboration with Sunbeam®, this year's presenting sponsor. (Read the press release here!) Our theme for 2020 is #MyPainPlan and will focus on the vital importance of an...

Learn more about core strengthening—tonight

Learn more about core strengthening—tonight

Our exploration of different treatment modalities through the "Building Your Toolbox" series continues tonight, Sept. 1, at 7:30 pm ET. Our exploration of a wide-range of  treatment options is meant to provide you with tools for you to help reduce...

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