Integrated Medical Group

Integrated Medical Group Integrated Medical Center is a family focused, results-driven place for your health care needs.

Finding a local medical clinic that provides diagnostic and treatment options under one roof, is possible for patients in Defiance Ohio. Integrated Medical in Defiance, welcomes new patients from the surrounding area. As a fully integrative medical clinic, the expert medical team at Integrated Medical can treat every member of the family. The practice specializes in diagnosing and treating chronic pain and is one of the only local medical facilities in the area that provides innovative therapies. After going through treatment at Integrated Medical, patients find relief from fibromyalgia, arthritis, migraines, sciatica, back pain, and widespread joint pain. Because the highly skilled physicians have extensive training in finding the cause of unknown pain, they are well-known in the area for helping numerous chronic pain sufferers. Patients often find the help they need at the clinic, even if they’ve had unsuccessful treatments in the past. The caring team at Integrated Medical Group is dedicated to finding pain relief options and treatment for all of their patients, no matter the diagnosis

🧝‍♂️❄️ Elf-Approved Holiday Stretching ❄️🧝‍♂️Cold weather and busy schedules can tighten muscles fast — but stretching h...
12/20/2025

🧝‍♂️❄️ Elf-Approved Holiday Stretching ❄️🧝‍♂️

Cold weather and busy schedules can tighten muscles fast — but stretching helps keep your body loose and mobile.

Our elf recommends quick daily stretches to help prevent stiffness and keep you moving comfortably through the holidays. Pair stretching with chiropractic care to keep everything aligned and functioning at its best!

🎄✨ Healthy Gingerbread Cookies ✨🎄These healthy gingerbread cookies are perfect for holiday snacking — full of flavor, no...
12/19/2025

🎄✨ Healthy Gingerbread Cookies ✨🎄

These healthy gingerbread cookies are perfect for holiday snacking — full of flavor, not sugar overload! Who says Christmas treats can’t be guilt-free? 🍪💙

12/18/2025

🎄✨ Holiday Countdown Fun! ✨🎄

🎅 Only 7 days until Christmas! Can you believe it? The holiday magic is in the air, but so is the hustle and bustle!

Whether you’re wrapping gifts, baking cookies, or finishing up your holiday shopping, we want to know… how’s your holiday to-do list looking?

✅ All done and ready to celebrate
❌ Still working on it (don’t worry, we won’t judge 😉)

Comment below with your answer and let’s see who’s feeling merry & bright, and who’s still in “holiday hustle mode”! 🎁✨

💡 Bonus fun: Share one fun or unusual holiday tradition your family does — we love hearing them!

Let’s keep the countdown merry, bright, and full of festive cheer! 🎄💙

🎄✨ Merry & Bright… Not Achy & Tight! ✨🎄The holiday season should feel joyful — not like your back’s auditioning for the ...
12/17/2025

🎄✨ Merry & Bright… Not Achy & Tight! ✨🎄
The holiday season should feel joyful — not like your back’s auditioning for the role of “The Grinch.” 😅

With all the wrapping, lifting, traveling, and last-minute rushing around, your muscles and joints can get extra tense this time of year. Here are a few simple ways to stay merry instead of ouch, my spine:

✔️ Stretch between holiday tasks
✔️ Stay hydrated (yes, even with all the cocoa!)
✔️ Lift gifts with your legs, not your back
✔️ Take breaks from sitting, scrolling, and shopping
✔️ Keep your posture festive — not hunched like a snowman melting in the sun
✔️ Book an adjustment to help your body stay aligned through the holiday hustle

You deserve to feel good all season long — comfortable, relaxed, and ready for every moment of merry & bright. ✨❤️

Need a year-end tune-up? We’ve got you!

🎄☕ Hot Cocoa or Peppermint Latte? Your Spine’s Reaction ☕🎄Both are delicious… but your spine definitely has opinions. 😆H...
12/16/2025

🎄☕ Hot Cocoa or Peppermint Latte? Your Spine’s Reaction ☕🎄

Both are delicious… but your spine definitely has opinions. 😆

Here’s the (lighthearted!) truth:

🍫 Hot Cocoa:
Your spine: “Aww, warm and cozy!”
…until the sugar rush hits → tension rises → muscles tighten → posture starts slouching like a melted snowman.

🎅 Peppermint Latte:
Your spine: “We’re awake! We’re buzzing! We’re… dehydrated.”
Caffeine pulls moisture from your muscles → tightness, stiffness, and that “ugh my neck” feeling.

But don’t worry — you can still enjoy your holiday treats! 🎁
Just remember:
💧 Drink extra water
🙆‍♀️ Stretch your neck + shoulders
🚶‍♂️ Take movement breaks
🧘‍♀️ And keep your posture in check (even while sipping something magical)

Enjoy the holiday goodness — just don’t let your spine end up on the Naughty List! 😉

Winter sidewalks can turn anyone into a penguin… and honestly, that’s the point! 🐧Here’s how to walk safely and protect ...
12/15/2025

Winter sidewalks can turn anyone into a penguin… and honestly, that’s the point! 🐧

Here’s how to walk safely and protect your spine, hips, and knees during icy conditions:

🐧 1. Walk Like a Penguin

Yes, really!
➡️ Keep your feet slightly turned out
➡️ Take small, slow steps
➡️ Lean your body weight slightly forward
This keeps your center of gravity over your front leg — less slipping!

🥾 2. Wear Shoes With Good Traction

Avoid smooth soles. Choose:
✔️ Boots with deep tread
✔️ Slip-resistant soles
✔️ Ice cleats if conditions are severe

🧊 3. Keep Your Hands Out of Your Pockets

You need your arms for balance!
Hands free = faster reaction time if you slip.

🚶‍♂️ 4. Take Small Steps & Walk Slowly

Short, cautious steps give you more control on icy patches.

📦 5. Carry Less When Possible

Heavy bags shift your center of gravity and increase fall risk.
Distribute weight evenly on both sides.

👀 6. Scan the Ground Ahead

Watch for:
• Black ice
• Packed snow
• Shiny surfaces
• Unshoveled corners

🪜 7. Use Railings When Available

Stairs + ice = bad combo.
Use railings for stability and take it slow.

🧤 8. Keep Your Knees Slightly Bent

A stiff-legged walk increases slipping risk.
Soft, bent knees help absorb movement.

⚠️ 9. If You Start to Fall…

Try to:
➡️ Bend your knees
➡️ Tuck your chin
➡️ Fall to your side instead of straight backward
This reduces the chance of wrist, hip, and spine injuries.

🎄 Week 2 of Christmas Trivia! 🎄This week’s challenge: Guess the Christmas song… backwards! 🎶Comment your answer below fo...
12/14/2025

🎄 Week 2 of Christmas Trivia! 🎄

This week’s challenge: Guess the Christmas song… backwards! 🎶

Comment your answer below for a chance to win our Holiday IMG Swag Bag! 🎁

Winners will be announced December 31st — good luck & have fun! ❄️

🎄🎅 A Chiropractor’s Christmas Survival Kit! 🎅🎄Holiday season = joy, laughter… and a lot of extra stress on your body. Fr...
12/13/2025

🎄🎅 A Chiropractor’s Christmas Survival Kit! 🎅🎄
Holiday season = joy, laughter… and a lot of extra stress on your body. From long car rides to marathon shopping trips to wrapping gifts on the floor — your spine goes through it all!

So we put together our official Christmas Survival Kit to help keep your body merry + bright all season long:

💧 Water bottle — stay hydrated through all the holiday hustle
🔥 Heating pad — because tight muscles don’t take vacation
🟢 Theraband — quick, easy mobility anytime, anywhere
✈️ Travel pillow — for those long drives or flights home
🍎 Healthy snack — energy without the sugar crash
📅 Chiropractic appointment card — the ultimate reset after a busy week

Whether you're traveling, decorating, or doing your best to finish the gift shopping list, these simple tools can help keep your neck and back feeling great all month.

✨ Your body should enjoy the holidays just as much as you do!
Tell us — what would you add to your survival kit?

🧠✨ Did you know?One of the most widely discussed pieces of chiropractic research — often referred to as The Windsor Stud...
12/12/2025

🧠✨ Did you know?
One of the most widely discussed pieces of chiropractic research — often referred to as The Windsor Study — explored the relationship between spinal nerve interference (subluxation) and health problems.

While the study found a strong association between spinal misalignments and dysfunction in the organs connected to those nerves, it also opened the door to a deeper understanding of how the nervous system impacts whole-body health.

💡 Here’s the key takeaway:
Your spine doesn’t just support your body — it protects the communication network that keeps everything functioning. When that system is disrupted, your body may not perform at its best.

Chiropractic care focuses on restoring proper alignment, improving nerve function, and supporting your body’s ability to heal and regulate itself naturally. 🙌

If you’re curious how your spinal health may be influencing your overall wellness, we’d be happy to talk with you.

✨ Healthy spine. Healthy life.

🎅🎄 Is Your Spine on the Naughty or Nice List? 🎄🎅The holidays aren’t the only thing sneaking up on us… sometimes our habi...
12/11/2025

🎅🎄 Is Your Spine on the Naughty or Nice List? 🎄🎅
The holidays aren’t the only thing sneaking up on us… sometimes our habits end up on the naughty list without us even realizing it! 👀✨

This time of year, we’re checking our spine-health list twice — because the little things you do every day can make a big difference in how you feel.

🎁 NICE Spine Habits:

✔️ Daily stretching (even 5 minutes counts!)
✔️ Staying hydrated to keep joints happy
✔️ Sitting tall with good posture
✔️ Taking movement breaks during work
✔️ Sleeping with proper pillow + neck support
✔️ Wearing supportive shoes
✔️ Doing gentle winter warm-ups before shoveling or walking in the cold

🧦 NAUGHTY Spine Habits:

😈 Text neck
😈 Carrying heavy bags on one shoulder
😈 Skipping your stretches (again)
😈 Slouching on the couch for hours
😈 Cracking your own neck
😈 Sleeping on your stomach
😈 Sitting cross-legged all day
😈 Hunching over laptops and phones like a holiday goblin

The good news? There’s still time to get off the naughty list! 🎅💆‍♂️
Small changes, consistency, and chiropractic care can help your spine stay merry, bright, and pain-free all season long.

12/10/2025

Frozen Shoulder in Winter? Let’s Let It Go!

Winter temps can make stiff shoulders feel extra frozen — and while Elsa might love the cold, your shoulder definitely doesn’t. 🧊

Frozen shoulder can feel like:
• ❄️ Difficulty lifting your arm (not even for a dramatic Elsa snow swirl)
• ❄️ Tightness putting on coats or reaching overhead
• ❄️ Sharp pain with simple movements
• ❄️ Stiffness that gets worse in cold weather

But here’s the good news: You don’t have to wait for true love’s warm hug to feel better. 💙
Chiropractic care helps by:
✔️ Increasing mobility in the shoulder
✔️ Reducing inflammation
✔️ Improving function of surrounding muscles
✔️ Helping you get back to normal daily movements

Warm-Up Tips to Avoid Becoming an Ice Sculpture:
🔥 Layer up to keep joints warm
🔥 Gentle shoulder circles before heading outside
🔥 Keep moving — motion melts stiffness
🔥 Ice powers are for Elsa, not your shoulder joints

If your shoulder is feeling a little too “Frozen” this winter, we’re here to help you thaw it out and move freely again.

Book an appointment and let’s help your shoulder Let It Go! ❄️✨

It’s that time of year! We wrote our Christmas list — chiropractor edition 🎄Take a peek and see if you agree with any of...
12/09/2025

It’s that time of year! We wrote our Christmas list — chiropractor edition 🎄
Take a peek and see if you agree with any of these 😆

Address

210 Latchaw Drive
Defiance, OH
43512

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+14197854215

Website

https://cal.com/img-defiance/new

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