Most employers are somewhat aware of the cost of musculoskeletal pain in their workforce. People afflicted with back, neck or joint pain often suffer from other chronic disorders including depression, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes, which influence their pain and increase the impact of their chronic condition. 

This report dives into strategies to help employers save money on health care costs, reduce absenteeism and increase productivity, including how to:

• Foster greater collaboration between benefits and safety teams
• Improve efforts to educate employees about their benefits
• Provide comprehensive preventive care and treatment that includes exercise, mind-body therapies, and psychological or behavioral counseling
• Offer a digital solution that employees can access anywhere, anytime