Pain is a complex condition. The risk of both acute and chronic pain is affected by many factors, including age, race, sex, income, education, urban/rural living, and other demographic factors. Even though chronic pain shares many attributes with other chronic conditions, it has some unique characteristics. One unique characteristic is that pain remains a subjective experience.…
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Top 5 things millennials expect from their musculoskeletal (MSK) benefits
Most people think of millennials as young college kids, the reality is that this generation is maturing. Millennials now make up about 25% of workforce in America and 50% of the global workforce. Over 40% of millennials are parents and most of them live in the metropolitan areas. Having grown up in a time of…
Data-driven approach to personalize musculoskeletal (MSK) pain management
Everyday in our country, people with musculoskeletal issues (such as back, joint and muscle pain) are facing a fragmented, confusing and medically interventional care delivery system. The treatment protocols are often not personalized to meet the specific needs of an individual. A reality that is often overlooked is that people with chronic pain often have…