Musculoskeletal Archives

Why Should I Care About MSKs?

50% of US adults suffer from musculoskeletal disorders (MSKs) each year. This, in one way or another, has directly impacted your business. Think about the employees that have missed work due to MSKs. Not only are they in physical, and likely emotional, pain, but this also puts a financial strain on the workers and on your business. Think about needless testing, dangerous and invasive surgeries, and the implications of painkillers. Your employees are paying for [...]

What is an MSK?

Are you losing employees due to injury? Or are you losing money because of rising medical costs? Could MSKs be to blame? “MSKs” are musculoskeletal disorders. Musculoskeletal Disorders are injuries and disorders that affect the human body's movement or musculoskeletal system (muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, discs, blood vessels, etc.). In other words, MSKs are any ache, pain, numbness, or disorder relating to your skeletal system, muscles, or nerves. Skeletal System: This system makes up your body’s entire [...]