Drug-free, personalized chiropractic care from Jefferson City's trusted clinic since 2006.
Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center provides neck pain relief for residents of Ashland and the surrounding area. With nearly two decades of experience, Dr. Wheat and Dr. Galbraith deliver drug-free care from their Jefferson City office, about a 20-minute drive south on Highway 63 from Ashland. Most insurance plans are accepted — call (573) 636-3555 to verify yours.
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. Patients in Ashland choose Wheat Chiropractic for neck pain relief because care is personalized for every age and stage, from children and athletes to expectant mothers and seniors, so the approach is always matched to the person in front of the doctor. The doctors treat the whole family — children, athletes, expectant mothers, and seniors — 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. That depth of experience shows in how carefully each visit is tailored, whether you are a first-time patient or have been in care for years.
Neck pain often begins with hours spent looking down at a phone or computer, a whiplash injury from a car accident, or simply sleeping in an awkward position. Whatever the trigger, tight cervical muscles and restricted facet joints keep the pain locked in place and can trigger tension headaches that radiate up into the scalp. Wheat Chiropractic approaches neck pain with a combination of gentle cervical adjustments, manual muscle release, and posture correction. The doctors assess the curve of your cervical spine on X-ray, then use low-force techniques—including Activator instrument adjusting for patients who prefer a gentler approach—to restore normal joint motion. Most patients notice reduced stiffness and fewer headaches within the first few weeks of care, without relying on pain medication.
Chiropractic care addresses the joint restriction and muscle tension that cause neck pain, rather than masking it with painkillers. Dr. Wheat uses gentle cervical adjustments and muscle work, and most Ashland patients report less stiffness within the first few visits.
Cervical adjusting is gentle and controlled. If you are nervous about a traditional neck adjustment, the doctors can use the Activator instrument—a low-force hand tool that delivers a quick, light impulse. Patients from Ashland consistently find the experience comfortable.
Acute neck strain often resolves in 3–5 visits, while chronic tech neck or whiplash may need 6–12 weeks of corrective care. Your doctor provides a written plan with expected milestones at your report-of-findings visit.
Yes. Whiplash injuries respond well to early chiropractic intervention. If you have been in an accident, schedule as soon as possible—delaying treatment can lead to scar tissue and chronic stiffness. The office accepts auto-injury insurance claims.
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 neck pain relief to patients in the cities surrounding Ashland: