Hinge Health, known for digital physical-therapy programs, is acquiring digestive-care company Cylinder Health for $105 million in cash, pushing into gut health.
Announced August 6, 2026 and expected to close in the third quarter, the deal pairs Hinge’s musculoskeletal (back, joint, pelvic) and migraine programs with Cylinder’s virtual-first care for digestive conditions — from bloating and gas to IBS and inflammatory bowel disease — including courses, microbiome testing, diet plans and virtual visits.
Why gut health
Digestive conditions affect roughly 1 in 4 U.S. adults and drive about $135 billion in annual medical spending, yet nearly 70% of U.S. counties lack a gastroenterologist — a big gap virtual care can help fill. Cylinder already contracts with about 100 clients covering 2 million people, including two of the three largest pharmacy-benefit managers.
The logic
“Many people we already serve for back, joint, pelvic, and migraine care also have chronic digestive conditions,” said Hinge co-founder and CEO Daniel Perez; one analyst called it “a logical extension of the business.” The company expects only a modest $7–8 million boost to 2026 sales, with growth from 2027, when it plans a single integrated app combining both services with AI-driven diet and lifestyle guidance.