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 St. Martins, MO. The office is just a 5-minute drive west of town from St. Martins, 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.
St. Martins is one of Jefferson City's closest neighboring communities, just west of the city limits. For St. Martins residents, Wheat Chiropractic is practically next door—some patients can reach the office in under five minutes. St. Martins families seeking back pain treatment rely on Wheat Chiropractic because every treatment plan is drug-free and non-surgical, using hands-on care and supportive therapies to address the root cause rather than masking symptoms with medication. Every care plan is written out and reviewed with you before treatment begins, so you know the timeline, the cost, and the expected results. For residents of St. Martins, MO, that transparency is a big part of why they keep coming back.
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 St. Martins 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 St. Martins patients with disc herniations avoid surgery through consistent conservative care.
We are practically next door — about a 5-minute drive east on Route C. Some St. Martins patients can reach our office in under five minutes, making it one of the most convenient drives of any community we serve.
Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center is located at 1001 Diamond Ridge, Suite 900, Jefferson City, MO 65109 in Jefferson City — just a 5-minute drive west of town from St. Martins (roughly 3 miles east on Route C). We welcome patients from St. Martins, MO (ZIP 65101) and the surrounding communities.
We also provide back pain treatment to patients in the cities surrounding St. Martins: