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Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Naproxen & More: Making Sense of OTC Pain-Relief Options

Not all OTC pain relievers work the same way. Learn the differences between common ingredients, how they work, and what to consider when choosing pain relief.

KNOWvember Is Here: What Do You Really KNOW About Your OTC Pain Medications?

This KNOWvember, discover what you need to know about OTC pain medications, safe use, and your pain relief options.

7 Sources of Hope: What Keeps People With Pain Moving Forward

What gives people with chronic pain hope? Hear directly from people with pain about the support, purpose, progress, and everyday moments that keep them moving forward.

8 Ways Better Policy Could Improve Life With Chronic Pain

Cindy Steinberg examines eight ways better pain policy can strengthen research, expand access to care, address inequities, and center lived experience.

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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...

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