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 Meta, MO. The office is about a 30-minute drive south on Highway 63 from Meta, 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.
Meta is a small community in northern Osage County along Highway 63. Residents of Meta and the surrounding farming area make the drive north to Jefferson City for chiropractic care, appreciating that they can see experienced doctors without navigating a large city. For migraine treatment, Meta 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 30-minute drive south on Highway 63 from Meta.
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 Meta 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 Meta 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 Meta patients know their out-of-pocket cost before treatment begins.
Yes — we see patients from Meta and across northern Osage County. The 30-minute drive north on Highway 63 is straightforward, and we recommend scheduling ahead since the drive is a bit longer.
Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center is located at 1001 Diamond Ridge, Suite 900, Jefferson City, MO 65109 in Jefferson City — about a 30-minute drive south on Highway 63 from Meta (roughly 22 miles north on Highway 63). We welcome patients from Meta, MO (ZIP 65058) and the surrounding communities.
We also provide migraine treatment to patients in the cities surrounding Meta: