MSK pain: A billion dollar burden too big to ignore

1.7 billion people have musculoskeletal conditions worldwide

With 1 in 2 adults in the United States living with MSK pain, it’s no surprise 76% of employers report MSK conditions as one of the top drivers of their health care costs — and that more and more employers are interested in digital MSK solutions that include complete clinical care teams, to help employees move beyond pain.

Hinge Health’s 2023 State of MSK Care report dives into the most notable industry trends, the human toll of MSK pain, the economic burden for employers, and how a more effective and equitable future is on the horizon.

Why MSK pain is too big to ignore:

• $980 billion in costs accrued for MSK treatment and lost wages in the US.
• 4% of people in pain indicate that pain has a negative impact on mental health
• Employee productivity and well-being. People living with MSK pain missed an average of 10.3 days of work in 2021

MSK pain is personal and undertreated. But the good news is that people in pain want help and are open to quality virtual care. In the State of MSK Care report, we share our recommendations for implementing a digital MSK solution proven to improve employee health, while substantially reducing costs.