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 Adjustments Help Low Back Pain Among the University Students

Low back pain is not just a problem for older adults. Many young people—especially college students—are now experiencing it more frequently. Long hours of sitting, studying on laptops, using smartphones, and maintaining poor posture can all place stress on the spine. Over time, these habits may contribute . . .

Chiropractic Care May Help Improve the Neck's "Internal GPS"

Most of us rarely think about how we know exactly where our head is positioned, even when our eyes are closed. This ability is called proprioception, and it is part of the nervous system's built-in awareness of where the body is in space. Proprioception helps with balance, posture, coordination, and smooth . . .

Dry Nights for the First Time in Six Children in Study Under Chiropractic Care

Bedwetting, also known as nocturnal enuresis or nighttime bladder accidents, is more common than many families realize. It affects millions of children worldwide and can continue well beyond the toddler years. For children and parents alike, this challenge often brings frustration, embarrassment, disrupted . . .

Seniors Who Receive Chiropractic in Publicly Funded Facility Benefit Greatly

The Cambridge University Press published the results of a study on August 8, 2025, in the Canadian Journal on Aging that showed that seniors who got chiropractic care in a publicly funded facility received significant help with musculoskeletal pain issues. . . .