Dr. David M. Thayer, DC, Dipl. Ac., FIAMA, DACACD

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Get to know Chiropractor Dr. David M. Thayer, who serves patients throughout the State of Illinois.

Dr. Thayer is a licensed chiropractor who has been freeing people from pain since April of 2000. He uses a ‘whole person’ approach when taking care of his patients at Integrated Medical Group, a chiropractic center serving the areas of Highland, Glen Carbon, and Greenville in Illinois.

By combining the very best hands-on-technique, state-of-the-art physiotherapy procedures, and providing the newest and best natural vitamins and mineral supplements on the market today, he is able to help accelerate and/or maintain one’s journey to good health.

Qualified to treat a great number of health conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, the staff at Integrated Medical Group is trained to treat the following conditions: back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, headaches, migraines, personal injuries, sciatica, muscle spasms, carpal tunnel syndrome, connective tissue damage, arthritis, muscle atrophy, elbow trauma, and ulcers. They use integrated chiropractic techniques that are non-invasive to help promote pain relief and foster healing from injuries and degenerative conditions that affect the body.

After graduating with his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan College of Chiropractic, Dr. Thayer spent a year treating patients in Italy.

Offering a new treatment option for those suffering from chronic pain conditions, he has joined an elite group of chiropractors to become certified in Manipulation Under Anesthesia.  

With over two decades of experience promoting overall wellness and long-term relief, Dr. Thayer is a Fellow and Diplomate of the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture. He is also a Diplomate of National Acupuncture Detoxification Association.

Chiropractic is a form of alternative medicine that mainly deals with the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine. A chiropractor uses spinal adjustments, manipulation, and other techniques to manage patients’ health concerns, including neck pain, back pain, headaches, vertigo and a long list of other ailments and conditions. They aim to improve patients’ functionality and quality of life by properly aligning the body’s musculoskeletal structure and enabling the body to heal itself naturally, without the use of medication or surgery. 

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