Pain Awareness Month

September is Pain Awareness Month in the U.S. This means September is all about pain - educating, raising awareness, advocating, and having some probably slightly awkward conversations. 

The Pain Awareness movement started off pretty small, way back in 2001, but it's now a fairly large national movement, encompassing organizations, health care professionals and chronic pain patients. 

There are lots of ways you can participate and engage others during September:
  • Speak with friends and family. Let them know it's Pain Awareness Month. Ask them about their chronic pain, or tell them about yours. Start a dialogue!
  • Like the movement on Facebook, Twitter or other social media platforms. Use the hashtag #painawareness
  • Take part in social media challenges.
  • Become an advocate for the US Pain Foundation.
  • Buy an awareness bracelet or wear blue (the movement's color).
  • Download the US Pain Foundation's specialized toolkit, and get out there in your community!
  • Attend an event.

Pain is silent, but that's no reason for you to be. Share your story, help others, and become part of the community working to help the 50 million Americans who suffer from chronic pain. You're not alone! Stop acting like it!

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