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…
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…
Medical Monitoring
If you’re managing chronic pain with medication, you may be wondering why toxicology screens are needed and why you’re asked to participate in them. More…
Pain and Depression
Winter can be especially tough for people with chronic pain. Cold, wet weather can aggravate pain. Snow and ice can make socializing and staying active…