Latest News

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.

New EDS Patient: Where Do I Begin?

Just diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome? Explore guidance, symptoms, and real-life strategies to help you navigate EDS and HSD with confidence.

Learning to Savor the Small Moments

In a life shaped by chronic pain, one woman discovers unexpected peace in quiet moments—watching birds, breathing deeply, and learning to truly savor life.

Aging with Dignity and Finding New Purpose While Living with Chronic Pain

A powerful personal story of aging with chronic pain and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome—exploring loss, resilience, and finding new purpose and meaning in life.

SUBMITTED COMMENTS and LETTERS

PRESS
RELEASES

 

MEDIA
COVERAGE

 

REMEDY
BLOG

 

Pain warrior of the month: Kim Freitas

Pain warrior of the month: Kim Freitas

Location: Tewksbury, MA Age: 51 years old Pain warrior role: Ambassador/advocate for 4 years Health conditions: I have lived with Crohn's disease, degenerate disc disease, osteoarthritis, severe muscle spasms, multi-leveled spondylosis, over-active...

2019 annual report now available

2019 annual report now available

People with pain are widely underserved, undertreated, and so often misunderstood and stigmatized. It is a daunting problem to tackle, but it is our mission and honor to fight for the pain community. Once a year, we take a moment to look back at...

Virtual Advocacy Day update

Virtual Advocacy Day update

Last month, the U.S. Pain Foundation rallied a total of 761 pain warriors nationwide to urge Congress to allocate funding for the Pain Management Best Practices Interagency Task Force report, a federal blueprint for improving pain care. Cindy...

Addressing inequality and health disparities

Addressing inequality and health disparities

A statement from U.S. Pain Foundation As an organization, the U.S. Pain Foundation strongly condemns racism and inequality in all its forms. We are heartbroken at the unjust and unfair challenges that Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)...

Archives