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It is estimated that 1.5 billion people worldwide suffer from chronic pain and about 50 million in the United States. Although chronic pain is a common experience, many pain sufferers feel isolated and misunderstood by their doctors, co-workers, family and friends. Many also go untreated or under-treated by the healthcare system. In 2019, your donations helped PNN reach nearly 1.8 million people in the U.S.

Muscle strengthening exercises are an important way to manage osteoarthritis. When exercise is too painful or not possib...
06/01/2026

Muscle strengthening exercises are an important way to manage osteoarthritis. When exercise is too painful or not possible, electric nerve stimulation may be an effective alternative to keep muscles and joints strong.

By Louise Burgess An estimated 595 million people globally are living with osteoarthritis. This makes it one of the leading causes of pain and disability. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease , in which tissues in the joint break down over time. The condition can affect any joint,

A recent study found that just five minutes of prayer can provide significant relief for both pain and anxiety. Prayer s...
05/29/2026

A recent study found that just five minutes of prayer can provide significant relief for both pain and anxiety. Prayer seemed to worked regardless of religious affiliation -- even if someone was an atheist or agnostic.

By Crystal Lindell One of the strangest things about developing a chronic illness was realizing just how many people would suggest prayer to me as a medical treatment. They would say it as though they were suggesting surgery or a new medication. New research seems to show that they may have be

Did you have trouble getting a diagnosis for your pain? You're not alone. A new study estimates that 21 million American...
05/28/2026

Did you have trouble getting a diagnosis for your pain? You're not alone. A new study estimates that 21 million Americans living with severe pain don't have a proper medical diagnosis.

By Pat Anson  A new study has found what many chronic pain patients have already learned the hard way: It’s difficult to get a diagnosis. Researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) estimate that 21 million Americans living with severe pain have never received a medical diag

With gas and food prices soaring, these are tough times financially for many people. It's especially rough for people wi...
05/27/2026

With gas and food prices soaring, these are tough times financially for many people. It's especially rough for people with chronic pain and illness, who often live on fixed incomes. How have you changed your spending habits?

By Crystal Lindell These days it feels like just walking into a grocery store costs $100. And topping off your gas tank is the kind of thing you have to start a savings plan to achieve. It’s not your imagination. Everything has gotten outrageously more expensive, and it’s only getting worse. Acc...

Opioid prescriptions have been sharply reduced in an effort to reduce overdose deaths. But Neen Monty says prescription ...
05/26/2026

Opioid prescriptions have been sharply reduced in an effort to reduce overdose deaths. But Neen Monty says prescription opioids no longer play much of a role in the "opioid crisis" -- which can be proven with a simple chart.

By Neen Monty There’s a simple reason the narrative around the “opioid crisis” falls apart when you actually look at the overdose data. Because the data doesn’t show what they claim it shows.  And that false narrative has been retrofitted to cover the deception and lies wrought by bad a...

Many chronic pain patients just can't afford medical ma*****na, but are willing to try it. A new study examined what wou...
05/25/2026

Many chronic pain patients just can't afford medical ma*****na, but are willing to try it. A new study examined what would happen if they got it for free.

By Pat Anson Chronic pain patients in the U.S. who are curious about trying medical ma*****na are often turned off by the cost . Depending on where they live and how much legal ma*****na is taxed, an ounce of medium-quality cannabis costs about $250; a one-ounce tincture bottle can cost

What kind of expectations do you set for yourself when seeking treatment for chronic pain? Do you want complete relief o...
05/24/2026

What kind of expectations do you set for yourself when seeking treatment for chronic pain? Do you want complete relief or just enough to help you get through the day?

By Chris Seenan In a 2026 study I conducted with colleagues on people with peripheral arterial disease , one participant described how leg pain had disrupted his golf for years. It forced him to stop mid-round, shake his leg and apologise to his playing partners while he waited for the pain to p

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