The Science

Digital MSK Programs Reduce Pain & Improve Function

JMIR / PMC (2022)
Digital interventions show strong evidence for improving pain, function, and self-management.
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Telemedicine Reduces Chronic Pain Symptoms

Scientific Reports (2024)
6-week telemedicine program improved chronic pain outcomes vs. usual care.
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Remote Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Improves Chronic Pain

JAMA (2025)
Remote CBT-based programs significantly reduce chronic pain and improve function.
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Myofascial Pain Is a Major Contributor to Neck & Back Pain

Seminars in Arthritis & Rheumatism (2024)
Review showing myofascial dysfunction is a primary pain driver.
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Trigger Points: Evidence, Mechanisms & Management

Comprehensive Review (2024)
Explores the pathophysiology and treatment strategies for myofascial pain.
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Advances in Trigger Point Injection Therapy

Medicine (2024)
Modern approaches to diagnosing and treating myofascial trigger points.
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ASC Spine Surgery is Safe and Effective When Well-Selected

Systematic Review (2019)
Low complication rates for outpatient spine procedures in ASCs.
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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Has Superior Outcomes

Systematic Review (2019)
Fewer complications, better recovery vs. open surgery.
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Outpatient TLIF Is Safe with Comparable Results to Inpatient

SSR (2025)
Supports the move to ASC-based spine pathways.
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Low Back & Neck Pain Are the Highest-Spend Conditions in the U.S.

JAMA (2020)
Low back and neck pain accounted for $134.5 billion in U.S. spending—#1 out of 154 conditions.
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Low Back Pain is the #1 Cause of Disability Worldwide

The Lancet Rheumatology (2023)
Massive global review showing LBP leads all diseases in disability and workforce impact.
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MSK Disorders Reduce Productivity & Drive Employer Costs

Kaiser Permanente Employer Analysis
Musculoskeletal issues drive significant medical spend and productivity loss in working adults.
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Exercise Therapy is More Effective Than Usual Care

Cochrane Review / PubMed (2021)
Exercise therapy improves pain and function vs. no treatment or usual care.
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Specific Movement Strategies Improve Chronic Low Back Pain

Ann Intern Med (2005)
Evidence that targeted exercise strategies outperform generic protocols.
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Multidisciplinary Biopsychosocial Rehab Outperforms PT Alone

BMJ (2015)
Integrated programs reduce pain, disability, and improve return-to-work.
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Cognitive Functional Therapy (CFT) Outperforms Standard Care

Systematic Review (2024)
Long-term pain and disability improvements up to 3 years post-treatment.
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Chi Izeogu, M.D.

If you’re the type who wants to understand the science before committing to a program, this library is here for you.


We don’t expect you to read every study—but we expect you to know we built this program on real evidence, not trends.