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When Acceptance Isn’t Giving Up
After years of searching for a cure, one mother discovers that acceptance doesn’t mean surrender—it means choosing to live fully despite chronic pain.
Storms Bring a Painful Reminder of Our Disability
When storms roll in, many people with chronic pain feel the effects long before the first raindrop falls. One advocate reflects on weather-related pain flares and the challenges of living with a disability.
Growing Beyond the Lines I Thought Pain Drew: What Leading a Daily Support Group Has Taught Me
What happens when we step beyond the boundaries chronic pain seems to create? Michele Rice shares how community, purpose, and peer support changed her perspective.
It’s Only One Mile: What I’ve Learned About Pacing
What does “pace yourself” really mean when you live with chronic pain? A heartfelt reflection about limits, recovery, and self-awareness.
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U.S. Pain establishes scholarship in honor of late ambassador
Sep 1, 2020| News
In honor of beloved ambassador and support group leader, Sue Ann Stelfox, who passed away on June 30 after a long battle with cancer, U.S. Pain Foundation is establishing the Sue Ann Stelfox Pain Connection Training Scholarship. The scholarship...
Learn more about core strengthening—tonight
Aug 31, 2020| News
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...
Pain Warrior of the Month: Mary Beth Lewis
Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 51 Pain warrior role: Advocate and chronic pain support group leader since 2017 Conditions: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and osteoarthritis. Favorite tip: "Finding a good support...
Get your telehealth questions answered on Aug. 24
Aug 10, 2020| News
Can my medication be refilled virtually? How do I know if my insurance covers telehealth? Is my privacy protected when I connect with my doctor online? On Monday, Aug. 24, at 1 pm ET, pain expert Jeffrey Fudin, PharmD, DAIPM, FCCP, FASHP, FFSMB,...
Take our survey and be entered to win!
Aug 6, 2020| News
In advance of its Pain Awareness Month campaign, which will focus on the importance of multidisciplinary care, U.S. Pain Foundation has launched a survey on barriers to effective pain management. The survey will take 15-20 minutes to complete. It...
Pain Awareness Month 2020 sneak preview
Aug 4, 2020| News
U.S. Pain Foundation is pleased to share a sneak preview of its 2020 Pain Awareness Month campaign, which begins Sept. 1. This year’s theme is #MyPainPlan and will focus on the vital importance of an individualized, multidisciplinary, multimodal...
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