Flok Health Launches NHS-Backed AI App for Back Pain Relief

The service is run by Flok Health and is the first AI-based clinic to be tested by the National Health Service (NHS).

It uses a set of pre-recorded videos made by a qualified physiotherapist. The app was approved by the Care Quality Commission and began working with patients in December 2024.

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According to BBC reports from March 24, Flok Health wants to give people access to care without delay and reduce the pressure on NHS services. The goal is to prevent minor issues from becoming worse.

The company was co-founded by Dr. Finn Stevenson and Ric da Silva. Both worked at a medical tech company called CMR Surgical before starting Flok. They focus on helping people whose conditions are simple and do not need scans, surgery, or hands-on treatment.

Stevenson, who is also a former rower in the UK’s Olympic training programme, said that during his sports career, he had quick access to doctors and physios. However, when he left sport and started dealing with back pain again, he found it much harder to get the help he needed.

Additionally, da Silva pointed out that some problems do not need complicated treatment. Instead, consistent light exercise can be enough to solve them.

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