Dr. James Thacker, M.D. leads Huntsville Pain Management (HPM) as a multidisciplinary group of professionals committed to the compassionate understanding of patients in pain and to the scientific assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of pain related disorders. We are interventional pain specialist who first search for and diagnose the root cause of your acute or chronic musculoskeletal pain and neurogenic pain.
Then our Board Certified Pain Medicine physicians specialize in minimally invasive treatment of mechanical, discogenic, and neuropathic pain conditions of the spine and joints, treating that pain. Each patient is then assessed in ambulation (walking ability), balance, flexibility, range of motion, strength, endurance, and activities of daily living.
Then our Board Certified Pain Medicine physicians specialize in minimally invasive treatment of mechanical, discogenic, and neuropathic pain conditions of the spine and joints, treating that pain. Each patient is then assessed in ambulation (walking ability), balance, flexibility, range of motion, strength, endurance, and activities of daily living.
Services
It is our commitment to provide the best treatment available for pain relief. We use advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. This approach, combined with behavioral medicine treatment, allows us to provide pain relief and return patients to their optimum functional ability. The services provided by Huntsville Pain Management will relieve suffering for the patient and help them return to an active lifestyle.
To become a New Patient, we will first need a Physicians Referral and your Medical Records. After your records are reviewed, we will determine if you are a good candidate for our Pain Management Program. If accepted, you will receive a call from our Scheduling Department for an appointment. If you are unable to do this, please come to your appointment 1 hour early to complete this information.
IMS is a pain relief option that can be done at every office visit. IMS is preformed with a acupuncture needle.but is very different from acupuncture. Acupuncture stays on the surface of your skin. IMS goes into the muscle and may touch the bone. This stimulates an electric impulse which triggers your own bodys natural pain medication and stimulates the muscle to relax, resulting in pain relief.
I have been a patient here for several years. He Dr. Thacker and his staff are the best of the best. When I go there its not like any office visit I have ever gone to and I've been in a lot of them in the years. When I leave all my questions are always answered and I have been treated with respect and loving kindness.
Reviews (8)
Mizz Bijou
Jan 16, 2022
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Kelly Rhodes
Nov 03, 2021
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In the sixteen years I have been disabled I have never recommended a doctor until now. Finally a doctor who understands the depth pain affects a patient's life. Never have I encountered a doctor as thorough as Dr. Thacker. No question did Sandra at front not answer without knowledge and a smile. Charlene, Kelly, Sandra, Kristen and other nurses are superb. All make you feel comfortable and extremely easy to talk too. If you sincerely want help, this is the doctor you must see!
Sheila Rogers
Sep 20, 2019
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I only started coming to Dr Thacker recently my third visit today and of course I messed up on my appointment day it wasn't until the next day but the lady at the front desk talked to him and got me in today. I really appreciate him and his staff. He listens to what you have to say about my pain and does know what he's doing. I just can't thank him or his stuff for all they do to help. I'm glad I'm his patient.
Jules Oyler
Sep 05, 2019
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When I moved to Alabama from Phoenix I needed assistance changing pain management doctors - the staff there were very nice and did an awesome job of getting me set up. Dr. Thacker is very good - I have worked in the medical profession for all my career and I have to say that he is not only the best pain management doctor I have experienced, but one of the best doctors, hands down, that I have had the privilege of knowing! If youre here, you’ve made a good choice!
Jm Barnes
Jul 25, 2018
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Dr Thacker is great. Excellent. His support staffing is horrendous. Scheduling is a joke. I truly like the doctor. He is very informative and knowledgeable. But sitting in a lobby chair for a hour. Especially when you are there specific for having a broken back and extensive hardware. Makes the wait in those chairs unbearable.torture. if you are a sufferor of degenerative disc disease you know exactly what I mean.
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I have since returned to using this practice. Everything I mentioned was corrected. The lady that was so rude is no longer there. And everyone is back to friendly smiling faces
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I have since returned to using this practice. Everything I mentioned was corrected. The lady that was so rude is no longer there. And everyone is back to friendly smiling faces
Katie Southerland
Dec 09, 2015
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Beverly Holcomb
Aug 03, 2015
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Tony M.
Jul 26, 2013
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Dr. Thacker is the best pain manager I have ever been to as a patient. He cares about you and how you feel. He will talk to you about your pain and not be in a hurry to get to the next patient. He is helping me with something that is not related to why I am under his care. Cannot wait for this one. If you are in pain and can prove why you are in pain he will help you. He is not like other pain doctors that only care about how much money they can get from you. He does not treat you like a number but as a patient and a Dr. that cares. I would recommend him to anyone.