By Mark OdlumMental health is often inextricably linked to the chronic pain experience. One aspect of chronic pain...
Blog Articles
Medical Gaslighting: The Devastating Effects of Being Told Your Symptoms are not Valid
By Kirsten Ballard “It’s all in your head.” “You’re just looking for attention.” “There’s no way you’re in that much...
Disability Pride Month: Challenging Stereotypes, Championing Inclusivity, and Changing the Conversation on Disability
Disability Pride Month, which takes place each July, challenges the stereotype of defining individuals by their...
Pain warrior of the month: Linda Shaw
Location: Denver, CO Age: 64 years young Pain Warrior Role: U.S. Pain advocate/ambassador since 2018 and a member of...
Introducing the Disparities Solutions Advisory Council
In July, the U.S. Pain Foundation announced the creation of the Disparities Solutions Advisory Council. The goal of...
Learn about neuroplasticity and rewiring your brain in our next “Building Your Toolbox” event
Our exploration of tools to help you reduce your pain and improve your overall health and well-being continues this...
Learn more about spinal cord stimulation
Many of us have heard about spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for pain relief. But what does the process entail, how does...
No pain, no gain
By: Michaela O'Connor There's a saying in the chronic pain community, "whoever said no pain, no gain never had chronic...
Generational pandemic losses
By: Ellen Lenox Smith As we attempt to stay safe, we also are hoping to see the light at the end of this long tunnel...
My disease no longer controls me
By: Brandy Garcia At 16 years old I had no idea that I would be battling chronic pain for more than 10 years. At that...
Symposium offers insight into future of pain care
On Sept. 24, the Alliance to Advance Comprehensive Integrative Pain Management (AACIPM) hosted a virtual symposium,...
The need for improved care continues long after Pain Awareness Month
Pain Awareness Month may have come to a close, but the need for improved care and increased understanding about pain...