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When Kumar Vasudevan, MD, a WashU Medicine neurosurgeon at Christian Hospital, meets with patients to discuss if spine surgery is right for them, he shares that their path to pain relief starts before he puts on his surgical scrubs and extends after the operation is complete.

Donald thought he was out of pain relief options until one doctor suggested a spinal cord stimulator

Over the course of your life, it’s likely you’ll experience a challenge with your mental health. You may experience anxiety in a social setting or worry about work, finances, or a relationship.

Deirdre Parnell was diagnosed with diabetes more than eight years ago. She then began experiencing pain in her feet, which spread to her legs and hands. Eventually, the pain grew so intense she had to take a leave of disability at work.

Bruce and Andrea Slaner both turned to the Pain Management Center at Parkland Health Center, for help with chronic pain. Today they are living pain-free and getting back to life, together.

Questions during pregnancy are common. Unfortunately, a large amount of misinformation exists. Read on to debunk some common pregnancy myths.

Learn what happens during a mammogram from BJC HealthCare mammogram-focused radiology technologists, the professionals who perform mammograms every day.

Keep an eye out for these symptoms in yourself and in loved ones, especially as fall and winter approach and the days get shorter.

Learn about the health benefits associated with breastfeeding — for both baby and mom.