Chiropractor in Mechanicsville, VA 23116 :: Mathes Family Chiropractic

Before You Visit a Chiropractor, WATCH THIS FIRST!

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

What Thousands of Patients Say About Their Chiropractic Care Experience

A new nationwide survey, published by BMC Health Services Research on November 26, 2025, offers encouraging news for anyone who seeks chiropractic care—or is considering it. Nearly 18,000 patients across Denmark shared their experiences in one of the largest studies of its kind, giving a clear picture . . .

Turning Breech: A Natural Success Story with Chiropractic Care

Pregnancy is a time of incredible change — physically, emotionally, and structurally. As the body prepares to bring new life into the world, balance and alignment play a vital role in a comfortable and healthy pregnancy. One common challenge expecting mothers face is breech presentation, when a baby . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .