Drug-free, personalized chiropractic care from Jefferson City's trusted clinic since 2006.
Migraine Treatment is available at Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center for patients traveling from California, MO. The office is about a 30-minute drive north on Highway 63 from California, 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.
California, Missouri is the county seat of Moniteau County, known for its charming brick downtown and the annual Missouri Wine Festival. California residents make the easy drive north on Highway 63 to Jefferson City for chiropractic care from a clinic with nearly two decades of experience. When it comes to migraine treatment, California patients trust Wheat Chiropractic because patients benefit from advanced therapies beyond traditional adjusting, including a NovoTHOR red light therapy pod and mild hyperbaric oxygen chambers—tools most chiropractic offices do not offer. Whether you are dealing with a new injury or a chronic condition that has bothered you for years, the doctors take time to understand your situation and build a plan that fits. The drive from California is short, and the personalized attention is worth every minute.
Migraines and chronic tension headaches are frequently linked to misalignment in the upper cervical spine. When the vertebrae at the base of the skull lose proper motion, they irritate the nerves and blood vessels that trigger headache pain. Wheat Chiropractic treats migraines by correcting those cervical restrictions with precise, gentle adjustments, reducing the frequency and intensity of attacks for many patients without medication. Care typically includes cervical adjusting, trigger-point work on the suboccipital muscles at the base of the skull, and guidance on posture and triggers. Because migraines have multiple causes, the doctors also review diet, hydration, and sleep patterns that may be contributing. Many patients who thought they would rely on medication for life find their headache count dropping significantly within the first month of consistent care.
Research and clinical experience show that cervical adjustments can reduce migraine frequency and intensity in many patients. Wheat Chiropractic targets the upper-neck restrictions that trigger headache pain, and California patients often see fewer migraines within the first few weeks of care.
A neurologist typically prescribes medication; Wheat Chiropractic addresses the mechanical neck restrictions that trigger migraines in the first place. The two approaches complement each other, and many California patients combine chiropractic care with their existing treatment plan.
Some patients notice a reduction after 2–3 visits, but most see meaningful improvement over 4–8 weeks of consistent care. Your doctor tracks headache frequency and intensity at each visit so progress is measurable, not guesswork.
In most cases yes—chiropractic care for headaches is covered under major medical plans. The front desk verifies your benefits before your first visit, so California patients know their out-of-pocket cost before treatment begins.
Most California patients tell us it is — the 30-minute drive north on Highway 63 is straightforward, and they get care from a clinic with nearly 20 years of experience. Many combine appointments with shopping or errands in Jefferson City.
Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center is located at 1001 Diamond Ridge, Suite 900, Jefferson City, MO 65109 in Jefferson City — about a 30-minute drive north on Highway 63 from California (roughly 26 miles north on Highway 63). We welcome patients from California, MO (ZIP 65018) and the surrounding communities.
We also provide migraine treatment to patients in the cities surrounding California: