I was stunned, though not entirely surprised, when the bus driver demanded, “You don’t look disabled. What is your...
Blog Articles
Lying Down on the Job and the Importance of Storytelling
With every chronic pain diagnosis comes a story. For some, it reads like a mystery novel—the patient races against...
Untrained, Unprepared, Unheard: The Education Crisis in Pain Caregiving
The invisible backbone of chronic pain care is barely staying afloat. Across the United States, millions of unpaid...
Live for Today, Despite Your Chronic Pain
Life knows how to jolt you, especially when you have chronic pain. One moment can change your day, possibly weeks, or...
Living with Chronic Pain: The Truth Behind The Smile
Despite the daily challenges of living with chronic pain, many of us choose to keep a smile on our face. To those we...
Shape the Future of Pain Care: Take The Pain Experience Survey
Living with pain can feel isolating. But your journey matters—and your voice is needed today. By sharing your...
Share What It’s Like Growing Up With Chronic Pain
Are you a kid or teen living with pain that doesn’t go away? Whether it’s CRPS, migraine, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome,...
Treading Water with Chronic Pain in a Sea of Uncertainty
Living life with chronic pain is a constant challenge. I am sure I am not alone in experiencing many moments of...
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...
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...
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...
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,...