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Resources

Get to know Vori Health and our point of view on back, neck and joint pain.

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Muscle Loss and GLP-1s: Why It Matters and How To Address It

Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and other glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) have become household names in a short span of time. Yet, what many herald as a “miracle drug” for chronic conditions and weight loss is now increasingly associated with negative side effects—one of the latest of which is muscle loss, or sarcopenia.

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Success Stories

Personalized care—the key to a powerlifter’s knee pain

For Jessie Contour, a 32-year-old competitive powerlifter living in Austin, Texas, virtual care at Vori Health was a game changer.

Articles

A Comprehensive Guide to Low Back Pain

Low back pain is one of the most common types of joint pain worldwide, and most of us will experience it at some point in our lives. While this may sound concerning, it shouldn’t be! Most episodes of low back pain are short-term and low risk. This guide will provide some insight into low back pain, so you are better prepared to manage an episode, should it occur.

Podcasts and Webinars

Value-Based MSK Care to Combat Overspending on Chronic Conditions

Ryan Grant, MD, CEO & Co-Founder of Vori Health and David Lechner, MD, VP Healthcare Delivery & Chief Medical Officer at BCBS of Montana discuss Value-Based MSK Care to Combat Overspending on Chronic Conditions.

Industry Insights

Why Your Benefits Strategy Needs Healthcare Personalization

The healthcare system currently operates on a one-size-fits-all model that typically treats symptoms, not the person as a whole. This narrow focus neglects the integrated nature of the body, leaving countless individuals with inadequate and unnecessary care. Employers who rely on these care models not only feel the downstream impact of rising healthcare costs, but also growing benefit dissatisfaction among team members. As benefits teams tackle this problem head-on in a tight labor market, it's clear that some solutions make this task easier than others. Personalized healthcare solutions not only help teams support the unique needs of their diverse employee populations while maintaining uniformity in benefits—they also boost outcomes and lower costs.

Industry Insights

New Report from Validation Institute Independently Validates Vori Health Outcomes

When you solve a problem at its root, you get better outcomes. We built our award-winning, patient-centered care model for MSK conditions upon this premise, and we are thrilled to report validation of its clinical outcomes from the Validation Institute.

Press

Vori Health & Allstate Benefits Partner to Increase Access to Musculoskeletal & Orthopedic Specialty Care

Vori Health & Allstate Benefits Partner to Increase Access to Musculoskeletal & Orthopedic Specialty Care

Articles

7 Ways a Health Coach Can Transform Your Life

Have your wellness goals been sitting on the shelf collecting dust? Do you feel stuck when you try to change your habits? How many times have you wished you had someone to hold you accountable and keep you motivated? A health coach believes in you and helps you discover, clarify, and align with your goals. A health coach helps you get unstuck and motivates you to make sustainable changes in your everyday life that get you to your vision of health. Health coaches are key members of our clinical Care Teams at Vori Health and one of the top reasons why members love their experience here.

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The Physical Pain of Grief: 4 Things You Can Do To Help

Grief is a precious gift. It helps us shed layers and get in touch with our more human, authentic, and vulnerable selves. And although grief is a natural part of the human experience, it is also one of the most challenging things we go through as people. Many people think of grief as one-dimensional—as only an emotional experience. But grief is actually a powerful, multifaceted, and typically uncontrollable response to a personally painful or traumatic event that can affect us not only emotionally but also physically. Here we will examine some of the physical symptoms that arise from grief and how to overcome them.

Articles

These 5 Things Could Be Making Your Back Pain Worse

Low back pain is a global problem. It is a top reason people go to see a doctor and a leading cause of disability worldwide. On a personal level, back pain can put a strain on all aspects of life, from your ability to focus on work to your ability to enjoy sports or play with your children or grandchildren. Many factors contribute to the start of back pain. And once you have it, a few everyday activities may be inadvertently making it worse. If you have discomfort that is difficult to relieve, try to avoid these five common pitfalls which could be making your pain stick around for longer than you would like.

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5 Foolproof Ways to Eat Healthy During the Holidays

The holiday season is here, which means fun-filled festivities, time with family and friends, and food—lots of food! While making memories should be top of mind, it’s also important to keep an eye on your nutrition this time of year, especially if you are struggling with back, knee, or joint pain.

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3 Healthy Soup Recipes that Help Fight Pain

Colder temps are here, and so is soup season! As you fill your bowls, it’s good to know that not all soups are good for what ails you. In fact, some soups can increase inflammation in your body, especially if they include ingredients such as heavy cream, fattier meats, and larger portions of butter. With research on the rise linking these kinds of pro-inflammatory ingredients to increased pain levels, try these three delicious anti-inflammatory options instead.

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3 Things Teachers Can Do in the Classroom to Avoid Back Pain

Teaching is a selfless profession, in more ways than one. Although it does not seem like a physical job, the endless dedication and day-to-day demands can add up on the body. All the hours of standing, sitting, bending, and shuffling to various activities puts teachers at risk for developing muscle and joint problems—most notably low back pain. The good news is that simple solutions are within reach. Read on for ways teachers can improve how they feel and protect their bodies for years to come.

Industry Insights

B is for Back Pain: The Impact of Musculoskeletal Issues on Teachers

Teaching is one of the most honorable professions in society. Educating our children to become productive members is one of the keys to our society’s success. But this tremendous effort takes a toll. To do their jobs, teachers face a startingly high risk of developing both physical and mental health conditions. And, many times, these two tolls compound each other.

Success Stories

How a Care Team Helped this Member Beat Back Pain

For more than a decade, Ruth Shelton, a 68-year-old woman living in Memphis, had been battling debilitating back pain. She was unable to live the life she wanted—until she came to Vori Health.

Industry Insights

Founder's Story: Building the Future of Better Care

I have often been asked why I left the comfort and security of my successful career in academic medicine to co-found Vori Health with my amazing partner, Ryan Grant, MD. The answer is simple: I am a doctor committed to helping people lead healthier lives, and I often struggled to do this in our traditional healthcare system. As an orthopedic surgeon, I like to fix broken things. But repairing such substantial flaws in our traditional system required building something new—something better.

Articles

5 Self-Care Tips to Help Say Goodbye to Seasonal Depression

While fall is full of treats like pumpkin spice, cozy sweaters, and hot chocolate, it does come with some downsides. For some people, the season beckons the start of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). If you’re not paying close attention, this condition may sneak up on you and affect the way both your mind and body feel. Read on to learn what SAD is, as well as a few tips to beat it.

Dear Vori

My cartilage is going away and I have bone-on-bone. Is it too late to prevent knee replacement surgery?

Although pictures usually paint a thousand words, your x-rays are not the most powerful part of your joint replacement story—even if they show bone-on-bone. "We treat the patient, not the x-ray," explains Jim Fiechtl, DO, a sports medicine physician at Vori Health. “The right time to have joint replacement surgery, even if you are bone-on-bone, depends on important factors like your age, overall health, and quality of life."

Articles

5 Proven Ways to Relieve Back Pain without Pills or Procedures

Almost everyone experiences lower back pain at some point in their lives. Luckily, lower back pain usually gets better and is unrelated to a serious medical problem. Most individuals who develop back pain do not need to be treated with pills or procedures.

Dear Vori

I have a friend who just had back surgery. Will I need back surgery?

Good news: While a disc injury can be a literal pain, it also has a high chance of healing without surgery. In a study of nearly 400 individuals with disc herniations, more than 90% healed with non-surgical treatment. ​Even though the first-line treatment for most disc injuries does not involve surgery, it is still important to see a healthcare provider if you are experiencing symptoms, because some rare cases require emergency care.

Dear Vori

Why do I need integrated care for back pain?​

Your everyday lifestyle plays an important role in your back pain. Stress, sleep, diet, and more can all affect the pain you feel. This is why we practice a biopsychosocial (or whole-person) approach to back care. We understand that your health is not measured by a single x-ray or lab result, but shaped by a combination of your biology (bio), mindset (psycho), and relationships (social). We work together as a team to see you as a whole person, not just a body part.​

White Papers

Moving the Women’s Health Needle in MSK

Women face unique musculoskeletal (MSK) challenges that are often overlooked or misunderstood in traditional healthcare models, leading to major gaps in care. Without the right type of care, women are less likely to achieve true relief from their MSK pain—proving to be the biggest challenge of it all.

Guides

The Comprehensive Employer’s Guide to MSK Solutions

Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions remain the top one or two high-cost claims for employers. With healthcare costs on the rise again, companies are looking for better ways to contain these sky-high costs while still improving outcomes for their employees. We canvased the MSK care landscape to breakdown the key components needed to drive engagement, outcomes, and savings.

White Papers

When Pain Divides Us: Solving Inequitable Access & Outcomes

For many demographics, musculoskeletal (MSK) problems are a major cause of disability and lower quality of life. However, not everyone with MSK issues feels the same amount of pain.

White Papers

Managing Musculoskeletal Pain in Older Adults

With nearly one in four Americans soon to be in the senior age bracket, clinicians and payers alike are narrowing their focus on optimizing care for the health conditions that disproportionately impact older adults. And for the majority of stakeholders, the spotlight shines directly on musculoskeletal (MSK) pain.

White Papers

Pain & Opioids: How Inappropriate Care is Fueling a National Crisis

Hear Vori Health CEO Ryan A. Grant, MD, MBA, FAANS and David Essary, President of Allstate Benefits, discuss the rising costs of MSK care, why the delivery of care model matters, and how to compare the different offerings in the market for employers/plans.

White Papers

Integrating GLP-1s into the Future of MSK Care

Obesity and musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions impact a major portion of the American population. With glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists (GLP-1s) rapidly transforming obesity care as well as bottom lines, it's more important than ever for employers and payers to consider strategies for sustainable impact.

White Papers

Breaking the Cycle: Addressing Mental Health to Treat MSK Pain

Hear Vori Health CEO Ryan A. Grant, MD, MBA, FAANS and David Essary, President of Allstate Benefits, discuss the rising costs of MSK care, why the delivery of care model matters, and how to compare the different offerings in the market for employers/plans.

White Papers

Finding and Redirecting MSK Members to Doctor-Led Care with Predictive Analytics

As the healthcare industry transforms into a more data-driven landscape, predictive analytics emerges as the tool of choice for employers and health plans looking to improve care and lower costs. But finding members further upstream in the MSK patient journey is only part of the solution. Redirecting members to appropriate, physician-led medical care plays an equally important role in driving high value.

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