WEST HARTFORD, CONN. — Sept. 2, 2025 — Chronic pain is not just a code in a chart or a number on a pain scale—it’s a...
Blog Articles
Unmasking Pain: Because Pain is More Than a Chart. It’s a Life.
#ThisIsPain | Pain Awareness Month 2025 Every day, more than 1 in 4 Americans navigate chronic pain. Yet for too many,...
Rate It to Regain It: A Naming Trick for Navigating Chronic Pain and Emotions
When you live with chronic pain or illness, coping isn’t just a strategy—it’s a survival skill. Whether you’re flaring...
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Cannabis is a species of plant that makes a substance full of compounds called cannabinoids. These compounds can...
Tips for advocating for medical cannabis legalization in your state
I wish all people in our country had safe and affordable access to medical cannabis in their states. Although we are...
Understanding Medical Cannabis Advocacy
The Issue Medical cannabis has well-documented analgesic properties that make it an effective medicine to treat many...
Restarting the GPS: How Volunteering Can Enhance Your Life
This is the second installment of a three-part series leading up to the exciting re-launch of the U.S. Pain Foundation...
Exploring the DPN Pipeline: Insights, Innovations, and Hope
This November, the U.S. Pain Foundation has dedicated its efforts to helping people get to #knowDPN. Through our...
7 Myths and Facts About DPN
Myth: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is only a concern for people with long-term diabetes. Fact: DPN can develop...
Take Steps Today: Preventing, Detecting, and Slowing the Progression of DPN
Being diagnosed with diabetes raises a variety of concerns, but one many people aren’t aware of is this: Up to half of...
The Light at the End of the Tunnel: Finding Hope Through Volunteering
This is the first installment of a three-part series leading up to the exciting re-launch of the U.S. Pain Foundation...