Phantom Limb Pain
Journalist Michael Weisskopf was on assignment in Baghdad for Time magazine’s 2003 “Person of the Year”—the American soldier—when a tragic accident severed his right hand. He still…
Caregiving: Cracking the Emotional Code
Few things can be more stressful to a caregiver than taking care of a loved one with chronic pain. In a society that values work and activity,…
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Mariel Hemingway
“We all have stories to tell.” It is a cold, crisp day and Mariel Hemingway is about to head out for an afternoon of cross-country skiing in…
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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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…
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…
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How Yoga Reduces Pain
New Research and a rise in the practice of yoga as a healing therapy have led to new yoga specialties such as yoga for veterans, yoga…