What is Chronic Pain
Neuropathic or Nociplastic?
Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts at least three months or longer, often persisting for years beyond the normal healing time after an injury or illness. Neuropathic and nociplastic pain are both types of chronic pain, but differ in their mechanisms. Neuropathic pain arises from damage to the nervous system, while Nociplastic pain arises from altered pain processing in the nervous system without clear evidence of tissue damage or nerve injury. They can be constant or intermittent, and may occur when there’s no obvious physical cause.
Chronic pain is complex and personal—effectively treated with a holistic approach that addresses the body, mind, and environment.
Key Insights
Nervous System Changes
Chronic pain can alter how the brain and nerves process pain, causing increased sensitivity even without injury.
Multiple Causes
It can stem from injury, inflammation, nerve damage, or occur without a clear physical cause (e.g., fibromyalgia).
Whole-Person Impact
It affects mental health, sleep, relationships, and daily functioning.
Highly Personal
Because people have different pain thresholds; psychological factors, family and cultural beliefs and past experiences with pain that shape their pain in the present.
Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment
Because pain is so subjective, effective pain management requires tailoring treatment to their unique needs.
The Bayer Foundation — Mission, Goals & Initiatives
Our Mission
The Bayer Foundation is committed to helping individuals and families struggling with chronic physical or emotional pain. Our mission is to bring real, lasting relief—by promoting innovative, effective, and non-addictive treatments that are safe, accessible, and rooted in love and community support.
Pain Relief Without the Risk of Addiction
We provide education, advocacy, and access to groundbreaking therapies that manage pain safely—without dependency on opioids. Our aim is to give people more choices, more hope, and better outcomes.
Initiative #1: Children in Pain
With your support, we’re launching a dedicated program to help children suffering from chronic or acute pain. This initiative will connect families with leading pediatric pain experts and provide financial assistance for treatment and recovery.
Initiative #2: Veterans in Pain
Our veterans deserve more than a thank you—they deserve healing. This initiative focuses on helping veterans find relief from physical and emotional pain through expert guidance and financial support.
Building a Community — You are not alone
Living with pain can be isolating. We’re building a movement of shared strength and mutual care. Through in-home support programs and interactive forums, we’re creating a network where no one has to suffer in silence.
Initiative #3: Healing Homes Program
We help individuals make essential modifications to their living spaces—such as safety showers or comfort-driven upgrades—to ease daily challenges and support long-term healing. We work with proven providers, offering slip reducing options with long warranties.
Initiative #4: Shared Experiences & Pain Hotline
Our community forum and pain support hotline will connect people who understand what you’re going through. By sharing real stories and practical tips, we bring healing, understanding, and hope.
Our Story
The Bayer Foundation was founded by Philip Lev Bayer to bring safe, effective pain relief to those who need it most. What began as a mission to connect patients with affordable care has grown into a movement—advancing research, community support, and access to non-addictive treatments.
With decades of experience in healthcare, our team leader, David Brandt PhD, who also suffers from chronic pain, is leading our work to reshape how chronic pain is understood and treated. We're here to bring real relief, hope, and healing.
What We Do
Education In Pain
Innovative Care
Governmental Policy
Testimonials
Hope. Healing. Honest Experiences.