Low Back Pain is One of Most Common Reported Types of Pain (12/29/09)

In an article on back pain relief, the American Pain Foundation was quoted on how low back pain is one of the most common types of reported pain and is a leading cause of disability in Americans under age 45. News8 Austin (also appeared on WPTV-5)

People in Pain Not Getting Necessary Pain Management (12/05/09)

In an article detailing the reasons people in hospices and nursing homes are suffering because they are not getting the necessary pain medications, Will Rowe, Chief Executive Officer for the American Pain Foundation, states the need for access to opioid medications and Dr. Don Bivins, a Power Over Pain Action Network leader from Virginia, and Susie Sanford, an advocacy leader from Iowa, explain the scope of the problem for people struggling with severe pain. WalletPop

APF Survey Links Pain to Recession (12/01/09)

A survey conducted by the American Pain Foundation found that seven out of ten people with acute back pain linked the recession to their pain. dBusinessNews

Understanding and Managing Back Pain (12/01/09)

American Pain Foundation Board Member, Dr. Perry Fine, offers practical tips on managing low back pain and directs listeners to Partners Against Pain web site. WordPress

Prescription Pain Medication Abuse on the Rise (11/30/09)

American Pain Foundation Board Member, Dr. Scott Fishman, states that we are in a public health crisis with the rise of prescription pain medication abuse in the United States. Science Today

APF Board Member Explains Prescription Pain Medication Addiction (11/29/09)

APF Board Member, Dr. Perry Fine, explains the rate of prescription pain medication is rare in adequately evaluated and monitored patients. Bozeman Daily Chronicle

Southeast Pain Care Pledges Generous Gift to APF (11/25/09)

The American Pain Foundation has been recognized for its contributions toward bettering the lives of people with pain through a generous donation from Southeast Pain Care, a division of Southeast Anesthesiology Consultants. The Charlotte, NC, practice sponsored the local Dec. 3 performance of “Grease” and donated $10 for every ticket sold to the American Pain Foundation. With 2,460 seats in Ovens Auditorium, the total donation equaled $24,600 to the American Pain Foundation.

APF Survey Reveals Most People with Minor Sprains and Sprains Don’t Seek Medicare Care (11/23/09)

American Pain Foundation survey on acute back pain and minor sprains and strains reveals that 60 percent surveyed did not seek medical care. Foster Folly News

APF Leader Discusses Her Pain Experience When Hospitalized (11/16/09)

Erica Thiel, a Power Over Pain Action Network leader from Wisconsin shares her personal struggle with pain when hospitalized and Micke Brown, APF’s Director of Communications states there are still misconceptions on pain and treating pain in the hospital setting. National Public Radio

Pain Management Practice Donating Monetary Gift to APF (11/12/09)

Southeast Pain Care is sponsoring the December 3rd performance of "Grease" in Charlotte, North Carolina and plans to donate $10 for every ticket sold to the American Pain Foundation. Article was published in 60 other publications. CNBC