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INvisible Project: Migraine Edition state house tour stops in Sacramento
On July 10, U.S. Pain Foundation took its INvisible Project: Migraine Edition displays to Sacramento, CA, for an educational event at the state capitol building. The INvisible Project is a print magazine and traveling display that highlights the...
U.S. Pain staff member publishes op-ed on cannabis for pain
An increasing number of states offer medical cannabis programs. In most cases, to be eligible, patients must be diagnosed with a specific condition listed by the state. Unfortunately, the list of qualifying conditions can be very limited, meaning a...
Encourage CMS to cover acupuncture
Right now, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is soliciting public comment as to whether or not acupuncture for chronic low back pain should be covered by Medicare. You only have until August 14 to provide CMS with your position on...
Don’t be silent: Speak up about pain this September
Too often, due to broad misconceptions and a lack of understanding about pain, pain warriors are afraid or ashamed to speak up about their stories. But the only way we can create change is if we start talking--to loved ones, coworkers, neighbors,...
Tiny needles, big relief
Have you wanted to try acupuncture for your pain, but weren't sure if it was worth it or didn't know how to find the right practitioner? Maybe you're interested in trying it, but needles make you nervous, and you want to know a little more about...
Update on the Pain Management Best Practices Task Force
Efforts to disseminate and begin implementing recommendations from the new report from the Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force (PMTF), released in May, are underway. Most notably, according to a June 3 report from Fox News, Sen....