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Aging With Pain Brings New Vulnerabilities

Many of us try not to imagine ourselves hitting the later years of life. Whether we dream and plan for a life far down the road, or we still feel young and like the whole world is in front of us, age still creeps up on us, even if we don’t open our eyes to accept it....

Revitalizing Our U.S. Pain Volunteer Network: New Ways to Get Involved

At the U.S. Pain Foundation, we are always looking for innovative ways to support those living with chronic pain—and we believe this starts with our incredible volunteer network. For years, our volunteers have been at the forefront of promoting awareness about pain....

Experience Connection and Support at the 4th Annual Pediatric Pain Warrior Family Summer Camp!

Join Us for the 4th Annual Pediatric Pain Warrior Family Summer Camp! We’re thrilled to announce that the 4th Annual Pediatric Pain Warrior Family Summer Camp will take place June 22-26, 2025, at Morgan’s Camp in San Antonio, Texas! This special event is designed to...

Imagine A Life With Pain — Where No One Believes You

Imagine this: You’re walking fine one day, and the next you can’t because your hips, fibulas, or tibias are subluxed, or partially dislocated. You hug a dear friend, put a bag over your shoulder, or sit at a different angle, only to suffer pain from a subluxed neck,...

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Understanding the new CVS opioid policy

Understanding the new CVS opioid policy

Many in the chronic pain community expressed concern after CVS pharmacy announced this month that it will limit opioid prescriptions to seven days for acute or new conditions. The wording of the new policy is as follows: “This program will include...

Medical cannabis webinar recording available

Medical cannabis webinar recording available

During a Sept. 19 webinar for volunteers, Ellen Lenox Smith, co-director of U.S. Pain’s Medical Cannabis program and a leading national advocate for medical cannabis, presented on access to and advocacy for this promising treatment option. Lenox...

Educating the next generation of physical therapists

Educating the next generation of physical therapists

The importance of chronic pain education was put on display this week at the University of Miami’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, where Alyssa Dickens, sister of Florida ambassador Melanie Dickens, is a student. Alyssa, who calls herself the...

Pain Warrior of the Month: Timothy Eli Addo

Pain Warrior of the Month: Timothy Eli Addo

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Age: 30 Pain warrior role: U.S. Pain advocate since 2012 Pain conditions: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Favorite tip for others with chronic pain: “Eat/drink more fruits and vegetables/herbs! Surround yourself with loved ones...

U.S. Pain goes international

U.S. Pain goes international

U.S. Pain Foundation's National Director of Policy and Advocacy Cindy Steinberg and California ambassador Katie Golden traveled to Amsterdam for a two-day international patient advocacy forum. Organizations from around the European Union and United...

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