Arch Advanced Pain Management

St. Peters, MO Pain Management Doctor

Dr. James Sturm D.O. DABA, FIPP

Pain Management Clinic in St. Peters

Dr. James Sturm is a Triple Board Certified Pain Management Doctor, with over 30 years of experience.

amy demery
2024-01-21
Dr. Sturm has been my pain management doctor over a year now. Staff are friendly/helpful, never have much of a wait and doc always takes time to discuss questions/concerns. Highly recommend!
Charlene Vercher
2024-01-21
Dr Sturm is awesome. I have been his patient now for about three years. He has made my quality life much better without use of a lot of medication.
zander 1234
2023-12-20
I absolutely adore Dr.Sturm and all his staff! I wouldn't be moving and grooving again without the excellent care and kindness they have all given me! Thank you Dr.Sturm and your exceptional staff I greatly appreciate all you have done to ease my pain. God bless you all and i hoph and pray God blesses all of you here and look forward to dancing with all of you all on the streets of heaven one fine day! Sincerely Yours, Pamela June Henry Michel Burton
Michelle Meier
2023-12-08
This is a pretty big step for me. In 2011, I had double mastectomy. Having a double mastectomy at 36 was traumatic (at any age this would be). Due to this was left with intercostal brachial nerve damage. Absolutely horrific pain that has seriously limited me in many aspects of my every day life. I’ve triumphed through so much since then. I could go on to tell you about the many doctors and treatments through these years that left me untrusting and not wanting to even see doctors. UNTIL Dr. Sturm. Not only did he listen, but he HEARD me. He’s kind, compassionate and genuinely cares. His staff reflects that. Dave was my first interaction. I was so very nervous my first appt. My anxiety was incredibly high. I got confused on which door I was to go in, I called the office, and Dave actually stepped out of the door to wave at me to show me which door (he didn’t have to do that, but he did) everyone was smiling, and friendly. The young lady at the front desk was new, and Dave was helping her out and you could see that he was reassuring her that she was doing great. (And she’s so sweet) I met Alex, and WOW! That soul is a gift to the universe! The three visits I’ve had, have been “healing” in so many ways. I honestly can’t thank every one of you enough for the kindness you put back into the universe. Dr. Sturm, your staff is a direct reflection of who you are . Thank you for HEARING me. Update: 12/7/23 I need to give a shout out to Justin. He works very hard to get insurance issues solved and for the insurance to do the right thing. He’s knowledgeable , kind, caring, compassionate. I truly mean it when i say that Dr. Sturm is brilliant, compassionate, and he not only listens…he HEARS you. Thank you so much to everyone. You are putting good energy into the universe and that good energy comes back. Also, Brooke…you are a doll! Very very sweet! Thank you as well. Thank you all!!!
Larry Knight
2023-11-01
Dr Sturm is an amazing pain management doctor he really cares for his patients and listens and the staff is awesome if you need help this is definitely the place to go for treatment
Blessed Beginnings
2023-10-25
Great office staff and of course Dr Strum . Thanks for all you do!
Lore' Sczepanski
2023-10-14
Dr Sturm & his staff are wonderful! Very knowledgeable and so empathetic to everyone! They explain everything and offer suggestions on drug-free options for your needs too! Love this place! Thank you to all at Arch Advanced Pain Mgt! You've truly been a lifesaver for me!
Back Pain St Louis Pain Management

Arch Advanced Pain Management Center is located in Saint Peters, MO. Our pain management physician Dr. James Sturm and his staff combined have decades of experience in advanced pain care. This pain clinic is dedicated to the treatment of acute/chronic pain and sports medicine pain. Additionally, it is our focus to help with your pain management and pain relief.

Pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined. Unfortunately, at least 100 million adult Americans have chronic pain conditions, a conservative estimate since it does not include recent pain or pain in children. Also, chronic pain is pain that exists beyond the normal healing process.
Arch Advanced Pain Management Center is a holistic pain program that takes the entire patient into focus.

About Dr. Sturm

Dr James Sturm - Pain Management Doctor in St Peters, MO

Dr. Sturm has had numerous newspaper articles written about him on the successes that he has had treating patients. In addition, he has had a radio interview with Chicago B96 on the Chicago Connection show about the Arthrocare SpineWand for vertebral body cancer radiofrequency ablations. He has been running the pain management clinic: Arch Advanced Pain Management since 2011...
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Head and Neck Pain Management

Head and Neck Pain

We find the root cause of head & neck pain at our St. Louis pain management center and offer multiple treatments for reducing or eliminating it.

Chest Pain Management

Chest Pain

Chest pain can range from a pulled muscle to chest surgery. Dr. James Sturm D.O. DABA, FIPP, will help reduce or eliminate your chest pain.

Extremity Pain Management

Extremity Pain

Upper or lower extremity pain is common and we help people every day with their pain in St. Louis.

Abdominal Pain Manegement

Abdominal Pain

From chronic pancreatitis to chemotherapy pain. Fortunately when possible address the cause and reduce or eliminate abdominal pain.

Low Back Pain Management

Low Back Pain

Low back pain has numerous sources. Our pain management doctor in St. Louis offers holistic solutions for low back pain.

Nerve and Other Pain Management

Nerve and Other Pain

Dr. Sturm has over 30 years of experience with Nerve and other pain. Anywhere from cancer pain to fibromyalgia and muscle-related pain.

Pelvis and Groin Pain Management

Pelvis Pain and Groin Pain

Can range from chronic pelvic pain to hip pain. Let us help identify the problem so we can manage or even resolve your pain.

Buttock Pain Management

Buttock Pain

We can treat a variety of buttock pain such as sacroiliac joint pain, piriformis muscle syndrome, and more.


Call Us at: 

(636) 244-5004

Pain Management Center

Why Choose Us?

Comprehensive Patient Evaluation

Dr. Sturm will provide comprehensive patient evaluations to determine the source of pain generation so that we can treat it in the most effective manner.

Holistic Approach to Therapy

Holistic Pain Dr. Sturm offers therapies and solutions to our patients based on a holistic approach keeping in mind the risk and benefits of those therapies.

Most Advanced Treatments

We constantly seek out the most advanced treatments, and make use of the most advanced technology to ensure the highest relief rates among our patients.

Understanding Environment

We provide care in an understanding environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions


What is a Pain Doctor and what do they do?

Pain Management physicians diagnose conditions, provide treatment (prescribe medication and rehabilitation services, perform procedures to relieve pain). They may also help counsel patients.

Is a Physiatrist the same as a Pain Management Doctor?

Physiatrist physicians treat wide range of medical conditions that affect the body in a different matter normally more on a metal state verse a pain physician is trained to treat your pain.

What kind of doctor do you see for back pain?

A pain doctor / pain specialist / pain management specialist is a medical doctor who has received additional training normal referred to as D.O. Doctor of Osteopathy who specializes in pain medicine. Pain management physician focuses on the evaluation, treatment and prevention of pain and work closely with primary care physicians.

What drugs are used for pain management?

NSAIDS are normally the most effective for mild-moderate pain. Such as swelling and inflammation caused by arthritis, muscle spasms, sprains, injuries. Yes, they can prescribe opiates within the CMS guidelines.

What is the best pain medicine for pain?

Most pain management will start with NSAIDS and therapy, rehabilitation possible CT scans or MRI are needed to see what is really going on before they can do any kind of injections.

Scott M.  (Patient)

"Dr Sturm took the time to sit with me, discuss what’s going on, and lay out a plan. He wasn’t just going through the motions and checking boxes. After struggling for years to feel better I feel like I’m finally in the right place. Such a relief!"

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