International Pain Foundation

International Pain Foundation International Pain Foundation is your Power of Pain headquarters - 501(C)(3) Founded: Nov 2006

The ultimate goal is to allow chronic pain patients the ability to perform their regular activities in the community and to bolster society's ability to provide full opportunities and appropriate supports for its pain citizens. Through supporting education for pain patients, family members, caretakers and medical professionals, we make an important contribution to the overall knowledge and treatme

nt of chronic pain. This allows our foundation to affect the lives of the millions of people with pain worldwide as well as chronic pain patient’s, caretakers, family members and healthcare professionals.

Chronic pain can last months or years after an injury heals. That does not make it less real. Persistent pain often mean...
09/03/2026

Chronic pain can last months or years after an injury heals. That does not make it less real. Persistent pain often means the nervous system has become overprotective. Learn the science. Believe the person.

Cover Story spotlight (Pg 48): Rising Strong Through Caregiving and Crisis Illness. An inspiring look at courage and gro...
09/03/2026

Cover Story spotlight (Pg 48): Rising Strong Through Caregiving and Crisis Illness. An inspiring look at courage and growth in the hardest moments. Do not miss this one.

Pain is not “just in your head” and not “just in the tissues.” It is a real, protective output of the nervous system, sh...
09/03/2026

Pain is not “just in your head” and not “just in the tissues.” It is a real, protective output of the nervous system, shaped by biology, emotion, history, and environment. Understanding that is the first step toward better care.

Article spotlight (Pg 44): Making Sense of Health Insurance When It Makes No Sense. Clear, actionable tips to navigate t...
09/02/2026

Article spotlight (Pg 44): Making Sense of Health Insurance When It Makes No Sense. Clear, actionable tips to navigate the confusing insurance world.

09/02/2026

💙September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and remind people that help is available.

Throughout the month, we’re joining mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members to promote su***de prevention awareness, share resources and practical tools and tips to support yourself and others. Together, we can help create a culture where no one has to struggle alone.

Please share these resources with someone who may need them 🔽🔽🔽

➡️ 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline - Call or text 988 to access free and confidential emotional support for individuals in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States and its territories: https://988lifeline.org/get-help/

➡️ American Foundation for Su***de Prevention - View su***de prevention events, programs, and resources: https://afsp.org/national-su***de-prevention-month/

➡️ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - Learn more about the warning signs of su***de: https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicidal-behavior/resources

➡️ Su***de Prevention Resource Center – Get help for yourself, someone else, learn more about su***de prevention and view su***de prevention resources: https://sprc.org/

***depreventionawarenessmonth

Article spotlight (Pg 40): A Prescription for Joy - From Burnout to Other Therapy. Move from exhaustion to renewed joy w...
09/01/2026

Article spotlight (Pg 40): A Prescription for Joy - From Burnout to Other Therapy. Move from exhaustion to renewed joy with helpful approaches for caregivers and warriors alike.

It's Pain Awareness Month and today kicks it off. Please head over to www.InternationalPain.org and see the tips, tools ...
09/01/2026

It's Pain Awareness Month and today kicks it off. Please head over to www.InternationalPain.org and see the tips, tools and resources available from the blog, to treatments, to disease specific to whole genome sequencing that can change your life.

Arizona - Living with a rare disease or chronic pain in rural Arizona can feel isolating. This fall, we’re bringing supp...
08/31/2026

Arizona - Living with a rare disease or chronic pain in rural Arizona can feel isolating. This fall, we’re bringing support closer to home.

More Info: https://internationalpain.org/bringing-rare-disease-support-to-rural-arizona/

iPain’s Rural Rare Disease Project is hosting 4 FREE, family-friendly, accessible community days across

Pinal, Gila, Coconino, and Navajo counties.
Apache Junction — Sat, Sept 26, 7–11 AM
Payson — Mon, Sept 28, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
Flagstaff — Mon, Sept 28, 5–7 PM
Mogollon Rim — Wed, Oct 1, 11 AM–2 PM

Stations include genome-sequencing info, healthy eating on a budget, movement & nature for pain management, wellness resources, and Q&A.

RSVP encouraged (not required): 480-760-1197 or [email protected]

Learn more: internationalpain.org

Hope is true. Come as you are.

Article spotlight (Pg 36): Driving with Dementia - Navigating When to Stop Driving. Compassionate, practical guidance fo...
08/30/2026

Article spotlight (Pg 36): Driving with Dementia - Navigating When to Stop Driving. Compassionate, practical guidance for families facing difficult decisions.

Article spotlight (Pg 34): Inspired Action in Everyday Life. Turn inspiration into real, doable steps that improve daily...
08/29/2026

Article spotlight (Pg 34): Inspired Action in Everyday Life. Turn inspiration into real, doable steps that improve daily living with chronic pain.

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