This week, U.S. Pain Foundation welcomes Melissa Geraghty, PsyD (Dr. G), to its team as the organization's new...
Blog Articles
You Get to Say Sorry; I Live With the Damage from Your Actions
The other day, I was in the pool kicking on my back and sculling with my hands on my side, which is all my body can...
Predicting and Preventing Acute-to-Chronic Pain: Research with Far-Reaching Effects
Usually, when an injury causes pain, the sensation is only temporary. You twist your ankle, it’s sore for a few days,...
Senator Shelley Moore Capito Speaks Out for Better Pain Management
The U.S. Pain Foundation Applauds Capito’s Leadership and Support for Millions of Americans LIving with Chronic...
SSDI Webinar Recap
Thank you to everyone who attended our SSDI webinar on Dec. 14! Led by T.J. Geist, Principal Advocate at Allsup, the...
Speaking Out About Constipation and Chronic Pain
One common cause of chronic pain that people can be hesitant to talk about is constipation. Every person’s body is...
Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program Helps SSDI Beneficiaries Regain Financial Freedom
By Paula Morgan For many individuals, chronic pain from illness or serious injury can make life a struggle....
Ins and Outs of Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits
Living with a debilitating illness or serious life-threatening condition can be extremely challenging. One vital...
Meet U.S. Pain’s new Director of Communications, Barbra Watson
The U.S. Pain Foundation is pleased to announce Barbra Watson as its new...
#KNOWvember 2021: Demystifying Neuropathic Pain
Each year, the U.S. Pain Foundation hosts KNOWvember, a month-long event using events, social media content, and...
Social Security Disability Insurance — A Lifeline for People Facing Long COVID
by T.J. Geist Until the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, most of us typically thought the term “long-hauler”...
Webinar: The Ins and Outs of Getting Approved for SSDI Benefits with Pain-Related Conditions
On December 14 at 1pm ET, U.S. Pain is hosting a discussion on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). At least...