This partner blog post was originally published here by Virgin Pulse.
Think of a chronic health condition that could have more impact on your organization’s wellbeing than almost any other. What would that be?
Diabetes would be a good guess. So would heart disease and mental health. But no other chronic health condition impacts more lost workdays and more healthcare spend than musculoskeletal (MSK) back pain. MSK lower back pain is the leading cause of disability globally and the number one reason for missing work. In the US, it results in more than 260 million lost workdays each year as well as significant healthcare and disability insurance costs.
