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In Their Own Words: The Faces Behind Pain Research

Throughout the U.S. Pain Foundation’s #KNOWresearch campaign this KNOWvember, pain scientists across the country shared personal videos about the research they’re conducting—and why pain research is so important. This effort, which was made a reality thanks to a...

You’re the Expert: Why Lived Experience Belongs in Pain Research

Pain research has traditionally involved the same step-by-step process: Develop a research question. Design a study. Write a grant. Conduct research. Analyze data. Publish findings. And the same core team generally carries out those steps: A principal investigator or...

From Barriers to Bridges: Making Pain Research More Inclusive

Pain research is strongest when it is inclusive and accessible to every group and population that can benefit from it—but many individuals still face barriers to participating in clinical trials and research. The obstacles inhibiting greater research participation may...

From Overlooked to Understood: Why Research Must Reflect Real Lives

Every November, the U.S. Pain Foundation brings our community together to spotlight something powerful: knowledge.  We call it KNOWvember—a month-long campaign amplifying a theme that matters deeply to the pain community. This year, we’re focusing on an area that has...

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Have you tried kinesiology tape?

Have you tried kinesiology tape?

U.S. Pain Foundation's 2019 Pain Awareness Month campaign is sponsored by Thrive Tape, the makers of a far-infrared kinesiology tape. Kinesiology tape is elasticized tape that can help improve mobility and support joints, muscles, and tendons....

Enter by Friday to win a Quell 2.0 device!

Enter by Friday to win a Quell 2.0 device!

In honor of Pain Awareness Month, now through Friday, Sept. 20, at 11:59 PM PST, you can enter to win a Quell 2.0 pain relief device. Quell is wearable technology that uses prescription-strength nerve stimulation to help relieve chronic pain. It is...

Shine Blue for Pain lights up 40 locations

Shine Blue for Pain lights up 40 locations

Buildings and landmarks across the country are lighting up in blue in honor of Pain Awareness Month as part of U.S. Pain's "Shine Blue for Pain" initiative. Blue is the designated color for pain awareness. "We are so grateful to all of the...

Take our survey about chronic pain

Take our survey about chronic pain

U.S. Pain Foundation has partnered with Health Union -- which offers health-focused online communities and news content -- to conduct a survey, "Chronic Pain In America 2019." The goal? To get a better understanding of how people with chronic...

Join our conversation with film director Victoria Suan

Join our conversation with film director Victoria Suan

On Tuesday, Sept. 17, U.S. Pain is hosting a candid conversation with Victoria Suan, director of the award-winning documentary film, Becoming Incurable. Released earlier this year, Becoming Incurable explores the transformation of three individuals...

30 days. 30 stories.

30 days. 30 stories.

In August, we put out the call for videos stories from our community. The stories we received were incredibly courageous, inspiring, and raw. The patients who shared about their experiences come from all walks of life. They were of all ages, all...

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