Drug-free, personalized chiropractic care from Jefferson City's trusted clinic since 2006.
Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center provides migraine treatment for residents of Jefferson City and the surrounding area. With nearly two decades of experience, Dr. Wheat and Dr. Galbraith deliver drug-free care from their Jefferson City office, just minutes away from Jefferson City. Most insurance plans are accepted — call (573) 636-3555 to verify yours.
As Missouri's capital city, Jefferson City sits along the Missouri River and is home to the State Capitol, Lincoln University, and a growing medical corridor. Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center has been part of this community since 2006, serving everyone from state employees who sit at desks all day to families in the surrounding neighborhoods. For migraine treatment, Jefferson City 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, just minutes away from Jefferson City.
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 Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City patients know their out-of-pocket cost before treatment begins.
Yes — our office at 1001 Diamond Ridge has on-site parking. Patients coming from the Capitol or downtown can reach us in about 10 minutes via Missouri Boulevard, and parking is never an issue.
Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center is located at 1001 Diamond Ridge, Suite 900, Jefferson City, MO 65109 in Jefferson City — just minutes away from Jefferson City (under 5 minutes from downtown). We welcome patients from Jefferson City, MO (ZIPs 65109, 65101, 65192) and the surrounding communities.
We also provide migraine treatment to patients in the cities surrounding Jefferson City: