Drug-free, personalized chiropractic care from Jefferson City's trusted clinic since 2006.
Back Pain Treatment is available at Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center for patients traveling from Ashland, MO. The office is about a 20-minute drive south on Highway 63 from Ashland, and the clinic has served Jefferson City and the surrounding area since 2006, giving Dr. Wheat and Dr. Galbraith nearly two decades of hands-on experience. To book, call (573) 636-3555 — no referral is needed.
Ashland sits along Highway 63 between Jefferson City and Columbia and has grown rapidly as families seek a small-town feel near both cities. Ashland residents can reach Wheat Chiropractic with a quick drive north on Highway 63, often faster than navigating Columbia traffic. For back pain treatment, Ashland residents choose Wheat Chiropractic because the practice has been voted Jefferson City's Best Chiropractic Office by City's Best Magazine every year since 2014 and the News Tribune Reader's Choice every year since 2016. That combination of national recognition and local trust means patients do not have to drive to Columbia or St. Louis for quality chiropractic care — it is available right here in Jefferson City, about a 20-minute drive south on Highway 63 from Ashland.
Back pain is the number-one reason people seek chiropractic care, and Wheat Chiropractic treats it with a full diagnostic workup before any hands-on work begins. Whether the pain traces to a herniated disc, a muscle strain, degenerative disc disease, or years of poor posture, the doctors identify the root cause using a physical exam, range-of-motion testing, and on-site X-rays. Treatment pairs spinal adjustments with supportive therapies—ultrasound to reduce inflammation, electric stimulation to relax guarding muscles, and rehabilitative exercises to rebuild core strength. The goal is not temporary relief but lasting correction: patients receive a written care plan, progress re-exams, and home instructions so the spine stays stable between visits. No medications, no injections, no surgery—just targeted, conservative care that addresses why the pain started in the first place.
Many patients feel noticeable improvement after the first one or two visits, especially when the pain is acute. Chronic back pain that has built up over months typically requires a longer corrective plan, but your doctor gives you a clear timeline at your second appointment.
Yes. The office accepts most major medical insurance plans, and the staff verifies your chiropractic benefits before treatment begins. If you are from Ashland and unsure of your coverage, call (573) 636-3555 and they will check for you.
The first visit includes a consultation, physical exam, and spinal X-rays when clinically necessary. You will receive a report of findings and a personalized care plan on your second visit, so you understand the cause of your back pain before any adjustment.
Yes. Non-surgical spinal decompression, flexion-distraction adjusting, and supportive therapies are used to reduce disc pressure and nerve irritation. Many Ashland patients with disc herniations avoid surgery through consistent conservative care.
For many Ashland residents, yes — the drive north on Highway 63 to our Jefferson City office is about 20 minutes, often faster than navigating Columbia traffic and parking. Many Ashland patients appreciate the smaller-town experience as well.
Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center is located at 1001 Diamond Ridge, Suite 900, Jefferson City, MO 65109 in Jefferson City — about a 20-minute drive south on Highway 63 from Ashland (roughly 15 miles north on Highway 63). We welcome patients from Ashland, MO (ZIP 65010) and the surrounding communities.
We also provide back pain treatment to patients in the cities surrounding Ashland: