Real People Who Participated in Clinical Trials Research
If you’re a pain sufferer, you’ve likely wondered about what else exists that could relieve your pain. You may have tried different pain medications, treatments,…
Become a U.S. Pain Foundation Ambassador
Would you like to be a campaigner, representative, promoter, educator, champion, supporter, backer or booster? The word ambassador is derived from the Old High German ambaht, meaning “service,”…
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OTC Pain Relievers
Pain isn’t always chronic. To help manage acute pain episodes, there are a number of effective over-the-counter pain relievers. Here’s how to select the one…
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Dave Dravecky
When San Francisco Giants pitcher Dave Dravecky took his place on the mound in Montreal in August 1989, the occasion continued Dravecky’s triumphant return to…
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Essential Oils for Pain: What You Need to Know
One of the most natural ways to manage everyday aches and pains – and even chronic pain – is the application of essential oils. Essential oils…
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Anger & Caregiving
For people who suffer from chronic pain, the daily business of life can be daunting. Just getting out of bed or reaching up to open…
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Nutrition & Pain
Nutrition is a critical, yet often overlooked, component of chronic pain management. Food choices—how you nourish your body—and the amount of food consumed can determine…
Reducing Caregiver Stress by Improving Communication
If the person you care for is in pain, your caregiver stress can be high…especially when it comes to communication. Talking to someone in pain…
Pediatric Pain Management
Babies can seem like a different species. They have specific and sometimes urgent needs but a limited ability to articulate them. Parents want to understand…