When pain persists, let SSM Health's team of pain care specialists help you gain your life back with safe, responsible pain management. We recognize that managing chronic or severe pain is an important part of providing health care, and improving your daily life. Pain care specialists at SSM Health Pain Care at SSM Health St. Joseph's Hospital - Lake Saint Louis, treat both chronic (ongoing pain that progresses over time) and acute pain (pain that arises suddenly in response to a specific injury). If pain is interfering with your life, take the first step and contact SSM Health Pain Care.