Reach Health Goals with Support from Blue

In addition to diabetes and behavioral health issues, educators, administration, and staff are also at risk for musculoskeletal disorders (MSKs). Research from the Secretary of Occupational Health and Safety shows teachers are a group with high rates of MSKs, including issues with the neck, shoulders, forearms, elbows, hands, wrists, upper back, lower back, hips, knees, and ankles.

According to a survey of 254 respondents by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services, 90% agree that when people experience chronic physical pain, they are more likely to be anxious or depressed, while a greater percentage concur that pain, both physical (93%) and mental (92%), takes a toll on people’s ability to be highly productive and engaged at work. These findings point to a gap in the health care benefits and wellness resources that are available to help employees treat their pain, whether to alleviate a chronic condition or to prevent one from developing. AZ Blue provides access to digital health care solutions like virtual physical therapy, along with coaching available to help patients make long-lasting behavioral changes that can help alleviate pain, increase quality of life and productivity.