Additional Pain Management Resources
IBD is a chronic and sometimes painful disease. These organizations can help you research how to safely manage your pain.
If you are looking for a specific resource not on this list, please contact our IBD Help Center.
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation does not endorse the services offered by the organizations listed below. This is offered for informational purposes only.
American Academy of Pain Medicine
AAPM is dedicated to advancing multidisciplinary pain care, education, advocacy, and research to improve the quality of life for their members and those they treat.
American Chronic Pain Assocation
The ACPA's mission is to facilitate peer support, education, hope, and motivation for individuals living with pain and those treating pain conditions. They strive to raise awareness among the health care community, policymakers, and the public at large about issues of living with physical and emotional pain. Their vision is to motivate those with pain conditions to seek quality care, to optimize healthcare office visits, and to prevent chronic disease.
The primary efforts of American Pain Association are directed towards education, research and improving treatment.