Chiropractor in Mechanicsville, VA 23116 :: Mathes Family Chiropractic

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It is part of our PURPOSE to educate as many people as possible about the natural benefits of corrective chiropractic care. In the following videos Dr. Mathes explains why and how chiropractic is essential for families seeking an optimally healthy and active lifestyle.

Why We Do What We Do

We believe that everyone has the God-given innate potential to achieve incredible health and function. We utilize a natural, simple and safe approach to help you and your family experience an improved quality of health, function and life regardless of your current state. Whether you are a mom or dad who feels the effects of stress, an athlete who wants to perform better, you suffer from the effects of an accident, have a child who is not as healthy as you feel he or she should be or are simply tired of taking medications for all your aches and pains, chiropractic helps your body heal and function naturally."

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Health Articles

Chiropractic Care Helps Patients of All Ages According to Study

On July 31, 2025, the journal Chiropractic & Manual Therapies published a study with the title, “Differences in demographics and clinical outcomes in older, middle-aged, and younger adults with LBP (low back pain) receiving chiropractic care.” The goal of this study was to determine the differences . . .

Recovering from Whiplash: Why Completing Chiropractic Care Matters

Whiplash injuries are incredibly common, often resulting from car accidents or sudden impacts that snap the head forward and back. The result can be ongoing pain, stiffness, headaches, dizziness, and even difficulty concentrating. What many people don’t realize is that the effects of whiplash can linger . . .

Chiropractic Increased Competitive Swimming Performance and Reduced Back and Joint Pain

The Asian Pacific Chiropractic Journal published a case study in their 2025 third quarter issue that documents the reduction in back and joint pain along with an increase in performance for a child competitive swimmer. . . .

Finding Relief from Years of Muscle Spasms with Chiropractic Care

Many adults live with chronic back pain, stiffness, or muscle spasms without ever discovering the real cause. One possible contributor is a spinal finding known as fish vertebrae—a biconcave shape of the vertebral bone often seen alongside degeneration. While the shape itself cannot be reversed, the symptoms . . .