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Blog Articles
An interview with Cindy Steinberg: CDC’s final issued Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain
On November 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its final 2022 Clinical Guideline for...
When pain doesn’t leave: The intersection of acute and chronic pain
According to the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), pain is "an unpleasant sensory and emotional...
Pain Warrior of the Month: Bobbi Blades
City & State: Concord, NH Age: 65 years old Pain warrior role: U.S. Pain advocate since 2017 What type of health...
Join us June 2 for the next “Building Your Toolbox” interactive session
To provide more support and tips for self-management during the pandemic, Pain Connection has launched an interactive...
The importance of role models
By Angelica "Heidi" Brehm Before my migraine disease caused me daily pain and disability, I was an elementary school...
Tips: medical marijuana during the pandemic
By: Ellen Lenox Smith It is tough enough to be able to afford medical marijuana because it is not reimbursed by...
Ergonomic tips for home: Positioning yourself for less pain
Many people with chronic pain spend a lot of time at home. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, even more people are...
U.S. Pain welcomes two new members to Board of Directors, announces permanent CEO
The U.S. Pain Foundation is pleased to share it has appointed two new members to its Board of Directors: Edward...
The picture of perfection
By: Michaela O'Connor So many people with chronic illness look back at their lives prior to their illnesses with such...
Shelter in place? I’m used to staying at home
By Melinda Sandor Being stuck at home is new to many people. But I started sheltering in place in 2013 when I was...
Letter of hope to parents of medically compromised children
By: Ellen Lenox Smith As I celebrated Mother’s Day, I received an email from our youngest of four sons that brought me...