Drug-free, personalized chiropractic care from Jefferson City's trusted clinic since 2006.
Neck Pain Relief is available at Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center for patients traveling from Fulton, MO. The office is about a 25-minute drive south on Highway 54 from Fulton, 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.
Fulton is home to Westminster College and William Woods University and sits just north of Jefferson City along Highway 54. Students, faculty, and families in Fulton make the short drive south for chiropractic care from doctors they trust, rather than settling for whoever is closest. Patients in Fulton 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 Fulton 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 Fulton 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.
Yes — we welcome students and faculty from both Westminster College and William Woods University. The 25-minute drive south on Highway 54 is easy, and we offer flexible scheduling for students around class times.
Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center is located at 1001 Diamond Ridge, Suite 900, Jefferson City, MO 65109 in Jefferson City — about a 25-minute drive south on Highway 54 from Fulton (roughly 22 miles south on Highway 54). We welcome patients from Fulton, MO (ZIP 65251) and the surrounding communities.
We also provide neck pain relief to patients in the cities surrounding Fulton: