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Chiropractic graduates must have minimum of seven years of college education. Chiropractic education’s foundation in the basic life sciences include coursework in anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, physical and laboratory diagnostics, radiology, pathology, nutrition, and public health. In addition, chiropractic education is similar to medical and osteopathic education except that these practitioners emphasize surgery and pharmacology while Doctors of Chiropractic focus on the diagnosis of musculoskeletal and nervous system disorders and treatment through clinically and scientifically established conservative procedures.

First, Dr. Wheat will begin with a thorough examination and will assess your areas of concern, as well as carefully consider your health history. Dr. Wheat is trained in x-ray techniques, and in order to make an accurate diagnosis may ask for an x-ray of your back and neck. Only after this initial examination will Dr. Wheat offer a recommended course of treatment. Based on the analysis of your initial examination, your treatment could consist of chiropractic adjustments, therapies, and rehabilitation.

Dr. Wheat specializes in back, neck and extremity pain. Chiropractors are unparalleled in their knowledge of the back and neck. Chiropractic treatment offers you hands-on, effective treatments which can help to relieve your pain. Chiropractic treatments do not include surgery or medications, which means you will be offered alternatives which are non-invasive, hands-on and effective.

To further aid in your recovery, Dr. Wheat may also add ultrasound.  Therapeutic ultrasound is administered at the site of soft tissue injury, specifically muscles.  This helps to reduce pain, decrease swelling, promote muscle tone, and speed the healing process.

Why do we use this in our office?

Ultrasound has been used as an effective form of pain relief.  It is recommended in cases in which pain is accompanied by swelling and inflammation.

Intersegmental traction is a way of inducing passive motion into the spine for the purpose of stretching spinal joints, and increasing mobility.  The paitent lies face up on a bench table that has a roller beneath its surface.  These rollers slowly travel the length of the spine, stretching spinal joints.
 
Why do we use this in our office?

Because spinal discs have a poor blood supply, they get nutrients from the circulation of fluids surrounding the spinal joints.  Fixations of the spine prevent this natural circulation and can cause disc thinning and degeneration.  Intersegmental traction helps increase and restores necessary elasticity and motion to the spine.

Chiropractic care is known (but not exclusively) for its use of the adjustment, sometimes called manipulation.  An adjustment is a precise procedure in which the trained Doctor of Chiropractic exerts specific corrective pressure at specific places on your spine or other joint.  When a thorough examination reveals joints that are not in proper function, adjustments are applied to correct joint alignment, mobility, relieve associated muscle and nerve tension, improve balance and assist healing.  In most cases, adjustments are performed manually or with a handheld instrument

Definitely helped my neck! I have been in pain all the time for years, now pain has been reduced by 80%.  Thank you Dr. Wheat!!      
                                                   --- Laura F.      Jefferson City, MO

Since seeing Dr. Wheat I no longer have pain in my back and leg, which I have had for several years. I also have gotten my neck pain straightened out.
                                                   --- Joyce H.      Jefferson City, MO 
 
Dr. Wheat and his staff take wonderful care of me. They are caring people. I would recommend Dr. Wheat to anyone.           
                                                   --- Teresa L.     Westphalia, MO 
 
I've been dealing with migraines since a car wreck in 1996.  Dr. Wheat has helped me so much!!! Migraines no longer control my life.  Thank you!!   
                                                     --- Vicky S.   Jefferson City, MO 
 
I have had no more back pain and my neck is much better. 
                                                     --- Shelly S.     Jefferson City, MO 
 
What I am most pleased with is that I no longer have to take ibuprofen for pain near as much, from 3-4 times a week to maybe once or none at all.        
                                                       --- Sara P.    Jefferson City, MO

Dr. Wheat has worked miracles for me.  I am a professional painter with my share of neck, shoulder, and lower back pain.  I also had chronic headaches.  Dr. Wheat's philosophy on pain management has virtually made my day pain and aspirin free.       
                                                         --- Bob P.   Jefferson City, MO 
 
I am no longer getting migraines and my ribs are much better since coming to Dr. Wheat.
                                                          --- Kelly H.  Bland, MO 
 
Less headaches!!   --- Judy D.   Centertown, MO 

Less neck pain and less lower back pain. 
                                                          --- Betsy R.   Jefferson City, MO 
 
Before, I had trouble with my lower back and left hip.  I had trouble walking and bending.  I was in a lot of pain! Now I can walk and bend with very little pain now.    
                                                          --- Janet S.  New Bloomfield, MO