What women want you to know about their pain
Survey results highlight the impact of musculoskeletal (MSK) pain on the women in your workforce—and why they need your help to better manage it.
Half of U.S. adults experience MSK pain.¹ Women, however, are affected more frequently and more severely than men. They are also more likely to have chronic, high-impact pain that limits their daily activities.² This report presents highlights from Hinge Health’s survey of 10,000 Americans in pain to support employer benefits leaders and healthcare professionals who are working to help the women in their populations feel better, and feel seen.³
Pain compromises my work
Women say pain impacts their job performance
Women say pain decreases their productivity
Women say pain has made them consider quitting their job
Pain makes everyday life harder
Getting care is just too hard
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- 1United States Bone and Joint Initiative. The Burden of Musculoskeletal Diseases in the United States, 4th ed. Musculoskeletal Diseases.
- 2Casale R, Atzeni F, Bazzichi L, Beretta G, Costantini E, Sacerdote P, Tassorelli C. Pain in Women: A Perspective Review on a Relevant Clinical Issue that Deserves Prioritization. Pain Ther. 2021 Jun;10(1):287-314. doi:10.1007/s40122-021-00244-1. Epub 2021 Mar 15.
- 3Hinge Health survey, conducted by Prophet. State of Musculoskeletal Care 2024 [unpublished raw data]