Kaia Health Musculoskeletal Program Reveals Reduced Back Pain and Increased Sleep

Addressing chronic pain and insomnia

According to the United States Bone and Joint Initiative, nearly one in three adults in the United States suffer from back or neck pain, often accompanied by comorbidities such as insomnia, anxiety, depression, and opioid misuse. These conditions significantly impact quality of life and increase healthcare expenses. Back and neck pain, along with arthritis and other musculoskeletal disorders, comprise a substantial portion of these issues.

With healthcare costs and overuse of pain medications continually on the rise, finding innovative solutions to manage pain effectively and safely is more crucial than ever. But limited access to care– geographic barriers, long wait times for appointments, and high treatment costs–often prevents individuals from receiving timely and effective treatment.

Digital-first MSK solutions present a viable solution to these challenges. They provide high-quality care that is accessible anywhere and anytime, seamlessly integrating into existing healthcare frameworks. Through the convenience of a mobile app, the Kaia Health (Kaia) digital MSK program helps users alleviate pain and address associated issues like insomnia, to ultimately avoid costly medical procedures and improve overall quality of life.

Pilot study results in less pain, better sleep

A pilot program conducted in partnership with a not-for-profit health services company revealed that users of the Kaia app experienced significant improvements in back pain and sleep quality—all without the dependency on traditional pain medications or opioids. Preliminary data from this pilot program revealed that among all users, there was a 35% decrease in pain, a 59% increase in sleep quality, and a 92% overall user satisfaction.

“Our partnership with Kaia provides us with an opportunity to test a unique digital program directly with our members,” said the organization’s Chief Medical Officer. “By providing access to non-opioid approaches to managing painful conditions, we are seeking to help members avoid prescriptions for opioids, which we know can lead to substance use disorder in some individuals.”

The value of digital-first solutions

Kaia Health offers musculoskeletal care for the whole body through an all-in-one app, developed by clinicians in accordance with national guidelines and demonstrated to improve pain in numerous clinical studies. Evidence-based care is accessible anytime and anywhere, including tailored care plans with easy-to-follow exercises, mindfulness techniques, educational content, unlimited 1:1 support from the Kaia care team, and 24/7 exercise guidance and feedback from Motion CoachTM, the industry leading computer vision technology for musculoskeletal care.

Headquartered in New York and Munich, Kaia Health partners with leading health plans and employers to deliver MSK care that is proven to be as safe and effective as traditional care. To discover how Kaia Health can partner with you, visit us at www.kaiahealth.com.