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Living with pain is about celebrating small triumphs.
Chronic pain can make you feel insignificant. Living with limitations day in and day out, you start to believe you don't matter as much as the next person. But you do. In fact, we would argue that you're stronger and more determined than anyone. It...
KNOWvember brings creativity front and center
This year’s annual KNOWvember campaign, “Art Through Pain,” focused on how creative expression can be a useful tool for processing our experiences with chronic illness and even help us cope with daily pain. Created by U.S. Pain Foundation,...
Ambassador of the Year nominations now open
A tribute to a dedicated pain warrior who passed away in 2016, The Joselynn Badman Ambassador of the Year Award is an annual recognition presented to a volunteer who has excelled in grassroots awareness and advocacy efforts for the pain community....
Pain Warrior of the Month: Elisa Friedlander
City & state: Ashland, OR Age: 52 years old Pain warrior role: U.S. Pain advocate since 2017 Health conditions: Complex regional pain syndrome and early-onset degenerative disc disease Favorite tips for living with chronic pain: "Check your...
Want to encourage medical cannabis research at the federal level?
A new federal bill would expand and coordinate scientific research of cannabidiol (CBD) or marijuana-derived products, allowing researchers to better understand their potential efficacy and safety. While medical cannabis is increasingly available...
Pain Connection announces next support group leader training; scholarships available
Pain Connection, a program of the U.S. Pain Foundation, has announced that its next training for chronic pain support group leaders will be held Feb. 29 and March 1 in San Diego, CA. The trainings are led by Gwenn Herman, LCSW, DCSW, Clinical...