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

Chiropractic Causes an Increase in Athletic Performance and Recovery Time

Some people think of chiropractic care as something you turn to when your back or neck hurts. But growing evidence suggests it may play a much bigger role in how the body performs and recovers. A case published in the first quarter 2026 issue of the Asian-Pacific Chiropractic Journal followed a physically . . .

Chiropractic Care Helps Athletic Performance

The journal Advances in Chronic Diseases published the results of a study on May 26, 2025, documenting that chiropractic care for athletes not only helps the athletes recover from injuries, but also helps athletic performance in athletes. This study was an evidence-based evaluation that conducted a literature . . .

Sciatica Patients Under Chiropractic Less Likely to have Opioid-Related Adverse Events

A large study published on January 28, 2025, in the PLOS ONE journal, showed that patients who were suffering with sciatica and selected chiropractic care were less likely to suffer Opioid-Related Adverse Events (ORADEs) as compared to those who did not receive chiropractic. The study was conducted by researchers . . .

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 . . .