Foundation for Research and Advocacy for Muscle Pain Education

FRAME Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to working to end needless suffering for those living with chronic pain. If you’re over 18 & are receiving treatment for pain lasting longer than 6 months, you can help support our efforts by participating in our current research study. We’d like to learn about your treatment journey on a 60-90 minute phone interview. Upon completion you’ll receive a $50 gift card. See if you qualify here: https://frame.foundation/c-and-t-study... Image text: The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need tomorrow. - Robert Tew #chronicpain #quoteoftheday #researchstudy #struggle #strength

To those warriors living with chronic pain each day, we are currently conducting a qualitative research study and would love to learn more about you! Our current research study explores the journey one takes when treating Chronic Pain We would love to hear your experience in a confidential phone interview. Click here to see if you qualify: https://frame.foundation/c-and-t-study Upon completion you will receive a $50 gift card Image: Your illness does not define you. Your st...rength and courage does. #tuesdaymotivation #chronicpain #chronicillness #chronicpainwarrior #spoonie #courage

"The strongest people I’ve met have not been given an easier life. They’ve learned to create strength and happiness from dark places. Kristen Butler #ThursdayThoughts #quoteoftheday #ChronicPain #kristenbutler

Help support our objectives - follow us to be notified of research study participation opportunities...and because we share useful tips & ideas for those living with chronic pain! Our current study explores the journey one takes when treating chronic pain. We would love to hear your experience in a 60-90 minute confidential phone interview. See if you qualify here: https://frame.foundation/c-and-t-study Upon completion you will receive a $50 gift card. #chronicpain #research #spoonie #researchstudy #aboutus #nonprofit

Image Text: Laughter truly is medicine. Though this won’t fix everything, finding ways to smile and laugh more will change your body’s chemistry in many positive ways. This is not just distraction: it is an effective way to find some respite from your pain. It’s okay to have fun when you’re in pain. Smiling and laughing may be difficult, but it’s both okay and possible. Keep trying! #chronicpain #quotes #WednesdayWisdom

We'd love to hear your story! In fact, we are soon to be enrolling participants for our upcoming qualitative research study on the chronic pain patient experience. Follow or DM us for more information & updates. Your story is important! Image text: At any given moment, you have the power to say, ‘This is not how my story is going to end.’ Unknown... #ThursdayThoughts #chronicpain #quoteoftheday #story #painmanagement #researchstudy

This month we are introducing a number of syndromes or diseases that may cause pain or are correlated with muscle pain. Some you may be familiar with, others you may not. Personal experience or stories always encouraged. Image text: "Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain and spinal cord ...process painful and nonpainful signals. Diffuse and persistent muscle and soft tissue pain (sometimes referred to as myofascial pain) is a hallmark feature of fibromyalgia and is commonly described as a deep and gnawing soreness, stiffness, aching, or throbbing all over the body, including the arms, legs, neck, and shoulders." #fibromyalgia #chronicpain #DidYouKnow

Do you ever read, or hear, a quote that really resonates with you? This is a great reminder to anyone who may be in need of a little encouragement today: She was powerful not because she wasn’t scared but because she went on so strongly, despite the fear. Atticus... #mondaymotivation #chronicpain #quoteoftheday See more

Time is not a cure for chronic pain, but it can be crucial for improvement. It takes time to change, to recover, and to make progress. - Dr Mel Pohk, from "A Day Without Pain" #chronicpain