# Aivo Pain Management — Science-based pain management

> Digital chronic pain recovery program with coaching, education, and personalized plans. (iPhone/iPad app by Aivo Health, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aivo-pain-management/id1518212237 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aivo Health, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518212236)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.56/5 from 32 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-08-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aivo-pain-management/id1518212237/reviews.md

## What is Aivo Pain Management?

Aivo helps you recover from chronic primary pain with a comprehensive digital program.

Developed by pain researchers and vetted by patient advocates, Aivo is a multidisciplinary chronic pain recovery program delivered in an app. Aivo combines personal coaching, education, community, tools and progress tracking to help you every step of the way.

Assessment

Pain recovery starts with understanding of your pain. In your first week of the program, we'll explore your unique experience with pain and how it has impacted you. This information guides your personalized care plan. You will also have a unique opportunity to discuss your results with a world-renowned pain expert Dr. Melissa Farmer.

Personalized pain relief program

After the assessment, you will receive a personalized pain relief program that meets your unique needs. Our multimodal care plans are continuously optimized based on your data and they cover all areas that are relevant to your pain relief, e.g. pain education, sleep improvement, movement, stress reduction, relief learning and flare management.  

Integrated care team

Your dedicated health coach will actively collaborate with you each day by sharing recommendations, expert information, and personalized support and inspiration. You will be working towards sustainable pain relief with your integrated care team. In addition to pain experts and health coaches, there will be data scientists helping you to find the right treatment combination for you.   

Evidence-based

Our science-based solution for chronic pain relief is based on decades of highly regarded, peer-reviewed brain imaging research conducted by Dr. Vania Apkarian at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. By peering into the brains of people who live with chronic pain, research now shows that chronic pain is a reflection of how the brain works. Our app/clinic combo brings this science directly to people who live with ongoing pain.

Your pain is real. But your pain is NOT your future.

Learn more at: aivohealth.com

## Key features

- Personalized pain recovery program
- Expert pain assessment
- Integrated care team support
- Evidence-based pain relief strategies
- Progress tracking tools
- Pain education modules

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aivo-pain-management/id1518212237/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Solid concept, but overpromises

*2024-03-20*

I participated in the 12 week Aivo study (stuck around for an extra month), and was excited to do so. I have extensive experience with mindfulness, meditation, CBT, and DBT - and I am a strong believer in the mind/body connection and the importance of delivering tools patients can use to own at least some control of their pain. I used the app 6-7 times/week as instructed, and was very open minded. Unfortunately, while I am 100% behind the concept, the execution has issues. 
The lessons were frustratingly short, and offered very little in the way of practical exercises that could be used in real life when it comes to dealing with pain flares. They also seemed to come from an “it’s all in your head” perspective. While there is certainly a strong mind/body connection with chronic pain, it is not helpful to highlight without also stressing how that is *very* different from mental illness. Chronic pain patients are already struggling with invisible disability that is hard to justify and explain to friends and family, and are frequently treated as drug seekers or hypochondriacs by the medical community; so the “it’s all in your head” approach used in some of the lessons takes a complicated relationship and simplifies it in a way that sends the wrong message. 
The coaching aspect of the program was almost non existent during my experience. The short, broad spectrum lessons felt very impersonal (many referred specifically to back pain, and my chronic pain is in my ankle), so I had hopes that receiving feedback from the coach would dial in the uniqueness of my pain experience, but it didn’t. Communication was sporadic at best, mostly initiated by me, and tone and style varied enough that I often felt like there was a different person answering me several times. Specific inquiries by me lead to very general responses of things to try like “mindfulness” or “body scans” with no real sense of personalization. And again, nothing concrete I could use to get me through an active flare. 
In reflection (and I’ve waited months to leave this review - so it isn’t reactionary) I feel like at best Aivo didn’t help me; and at worst it offered hope that, when unrealized, left me feeling worse than when I started. Chronic pain patients are grasping at straws. They are suffering physically, and have oftentimes been underserved or abandoned by the medical community. This program oversells itself. If you are feeling fragile, or looking for community, I HIGHLY recommend mindfulness, meditation, and mind/body connection strengthening, but would stay away from this program. There are some things you just can’t do through an app.

### 5/5 — Brilliantly life-changing

*2023-09-02*

The science, the research, and the up-close experience with chronic pain all add up to a brilliant and sensitive explication of ”your brain on chronic pain,” and how you can get your life back

### 3/5 — This app needs to have an in-app purchase note

*2023-07-30*

This app has in-app purchases. Not sure why it doesn’t have that marked before you download.

### 4/5 — Great app

*2023-06-28*

Very helpful to learn about the mind body connection of pain, coach you can text with also great! Easy to use and fun!

### 4/5 — Love this app!

*2023-05-22*

This app has the information broken down into small, digestible bites. The coaching and support is stellar. It’s already making a difference in my life. I only wish I could get it on my notebook to make it easier to read.

### 5/5 — Learning So Much

*2023-05-21*

I am new to the app and it’s opening my eyes to how it might be possible for me to improve my chronic pain by learning and applying new techniques. I am too new still to evaluate my pain as improved, but I’ve already noticed I have some control of my emotions and thoughts. Following the east steps in the app has already given me a new understanding of my pain, and the science makes sense!! I am excited with the app so far, and am hopeful this is breakthrough for me in lessening my symptoms!

### 5/5 — Great mindset to chronic pain

*2023-03-21*

I am a week into the program and so far I fee like things are better. Positive mindset is so important to
Pain

### 5/5 — Excellent tool for overcoming chronic pain scientifically

*2023-03-19*

I highly recommend this app!

### 5/5 — Aivo

*2023-03-13*

This pain management app is helping me to learn how to change the relationship with my pain. I highly recommend it

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2023-01-16, version 2.42-543*

I love that it breaks down the steps into short actionable steps

## Frequently asked questions about Aivo Pain Management

### How does Aivo help with chronic pain?

Aivo provides a comprehensive digital program developed by pain researchers. It combines personal coaching, education, community, tools, and progress tracking to create a personalized care plan for chronic pain recovery.

### What is the assessment process in Aivo?

The assessment in Aivo involves exploring your unique pain experience and its impact in the first week. This information guides your personalized care plan and can be discussed with a pain expert like Dr. Melissa Farmer.

### What kind of support can I expect from Aivo's integrated care team?

Your dedicated health coach will collaborate with you daily, sharing recommendations, expert information, and support. The team also includes pain experts and data scientists to optimize your treatment combination.

### Is Aivo's approach scientifically proven?

Yes, Aivo's solution is science-based, drawing on decades of peer-reviewed brain imaging research by Dr. Vania Apkarian. This research shows chronic pain is related to how the brain functions.

### What devices does Aivo support?

Aivo is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible for users on Apple's ecosystem.

### How often is Aivo updated?

The latest version, 2.44-565, was released on May 12, 2023, indicating regular updates to improve the app's functionality and content.

### What is the user rating for Aivo Pain Management?

Aivo Pain Management has a strong user rating of 4.6 stars based on 32 ratings, suggesting a positive user experience.

### Is Aivo suitable for all ages?

Aivo has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for a wide range of users seeking pain management solutions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.44-565 — 2023-05-12

- Improved notification and link handling

### 2.42-543 — 2022-10-31

- Some users had issues accessing consumed content. Fixed.

### 2.41-541 — 2022-10-19

- Better visibility for invitation code support.
- Some members was asked their sleep rating twice a day. Fixed.

### 2.39-520 — 2022-08-29

- We now have support for invitation codes for both partners and member-to-member referrals.
- Some users saw errors while reviewing their account details. Fixed.

### 2.34-503 — 2022-07-28

This is a maintenance release with mostly bug fixes and behind-the-scenes improvements.

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