Treating physical and psychological pain: our comprehensive approach to care

We know that musculoskeletal (MSK) pain and mental health challenges can be deeply connected. In fact, those living with chronic MSK pain are 5x more likely to experience anxiety and depression. By assessing pain through a biopsychosocial lens – one that accounts for the interconnectedness of factors that make up one’s health – we can improve outcomes and reduce total healthcare costs.

Hinge Health care team members are attuned to the psychological implications of pain. Equipped with mindfulness techniques, guided breathing, and educational resources about mind-body pain science, we help members move more, manage stress and make lifestyle changes that reduce the physical and psychological contributors to pain. 

For those who would benefit from more specialized care, we proudly partner with industry-leading digital providers like Lyra Health to deliver seamless MSK and mental health care so members can get coordinated, whole-person support. 

This means that when needed, Hinge Health care team members can proactively direct members to Lyra Health, connecting them to the appropriate specialized mental health care. This unified, bi-directional ecosystem culminates in uninterrupted care and stronger outcomes for both mind and body.

Referrals in Action 

Providing the best possible care for members includes minimizing friction during the referral process. This is why Hinge Health and Lyra Health work hand-in-hand through Lyra Link to connect members with the tailored care that encompasses the physical and psychological contributors to pain. 

As a way to further integrate with trusted partners like Lyra, we implement (always with client permission) closed-loop reporting, cross-referrals, and single sign-on capabilities. This ensures that members can easily enroll to get the support they need, while we connect and coordinate across health teams on their behalf. 

Cultivating Healthy Teams

For HR leaders, integration like this provides actionable insights so that they can ensure they are fostering healthy and happy workforces. 

At our Movement conference this year, Jessica Rodela, senior benefits manager at Carlisle Companies, Inc., spoke with Carly Deer from Lyra Health about how we’re working together to address overlapping physical and mental concerns. She noted, “We've had employees saying, 'I didn't even realize how much stress was tied into my physical pain until I started both programs.’ The integration helped us deliver on our goal of whole-person care."

In addition to our ongoing partnership, Hinge Health is proud to sponsor the Lyra Health Mental Health Innovation Summit in New York City on November 4, 2025.