Our Mission

Imagine a teenager who loves soccer, now stuck in their room, in so much pain they can’t walk to school or hang out with friends. No X-ray or blood test explains why they hurt. This is Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS), a chronic pain condition affecting about 7.5% of kids with ongoing muscle or joint pain, especially pre-teen and teen girls. Our non-profit is dedicated to sharing knowledge about AMPS, helping those who suffer and teaching others who’ve never heard of it. We want to give hope to families and build a community that supports kids with AMPS.

AMPS turns normal feelings, like a light touch, into intense pain. A soft pat might feel like a burn, or a small injury could cause constant hurt. Studies show 80% of AMPS cases are tied to stress—like school pressures, family troubles, or tough emotions—but injuries or illnesses like mono can also trigger it. The pain is very real, caused by a nervous system that overreacts, sometimes leading to swelling, skin changes, or feeling hot or cold. AMPS can hit one spot, like complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), or spread all over, like juvenile fibromyalgia, affecting up to 40% of kids with chronic pain.

AMPS makes life really tough. Kids often miss weeks of school, stop playing sports, and lose touch with friends. Many feel sad, worried, or even hopeless because the pain won’t stop. Parents’ stress can make things harder, as their worry sometimes adds to a kid’s struggles. But there’s great news: AMPS can be treated! Programs with physical therapy, exercise, and counseling, like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), help calm the nervous system, avoiding strong medicines like opioids. After one month of therapy, 80% of kids are pain-free and back to normal life, and another 15% can do most things with a little pain. Five years later, 90% of kids are doing great, enjoying school, sports, and friends. Early help is key, as 50% of untreated kids with juvenile fibromyalgia may still have symptoms six years later.

Sadly, not enough people know about AMPS, and many doctors don’t recognize it, causing delays that make kids suffer longer. Research is limited, mostly focusing on specific types like fibromyalgia or CRPS, leaving gaps in understanding AMPS. Our non-profit wants to teach families, schools, and doctors to spot signs early—like unexplained pain, tiredness, or sensitivity to touch—and find the right care. Join us to spread the word about AMPS. Together, we can make sure no child suffers alone, and every family finds the help and hope they need to live free from pain. We want every kid in the USA, who is diagnosed, to know that they are not alone in this battle.