Report about pains impact on women in the workforce

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.

Report about pains impact on women in the workforce

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

1 in 4

Women say pain impacts their job performance

1 in 5

Women say pain decreases their productivity

1 in 4

Women say pain has made them consider quitting their job

Pain makes everyday life harder

Getting care is just too hard

48% say an at-home digital PT platform would make it easier to follow a care plan

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Understand all of the hidden health struggles your female employees are facing, and how to solve them.

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References
1
United States Bone and Joint Initiative. The Burden of Musculoskeletal Diseases in the United States, 4th ed. Musculoskeletal Diseases.
2
Casale 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.
3
Hinge Health survey, conducted by Prophet. State of Musculoskeletal Care 2024 [unpublished raw data]