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

Ulcerative Colitis Helped by Chiropractic: A Case Study

Ulcerative colitis is a challenging digestive condition that affects the large intestine and can greatly disrupt daily life. People living with it often experience abdominal pain, frequent diarrhea, urgency to defecate, fatigue, sleep disruption, and unintended weight loss. Flare-ups can make it difficult . . .

Conservative Chiropractic Care Associated with Major Reduction in Cervical Disc Extrusion

Neck pain can sometimes involve much more than sore muscles. A damaged or herniated disc in the neck can irritate nerves and lead to pain that travels into the shoulder or arm, numbness, tingling, weakness, and disrupted sleep. A case report published in 2026 in the Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic . . .

Chiropractic Helping Children Reach Their Full Potential

Every child develops at their own pace, but parents naturally become concerned when important milestones such as speech, balance, or emotional regulation seem delayed. While some children simply need more time, others may benefit from additional support to help their nervous system function at its best. . . .

Phantom Limb Pain Resolved with Chiropractic Care

Phantom limb pain is a surprisingly common problem for people who have had a limb amputated. Even though the limb is no longer present, the brain and nervous system can continue sending pain signals that feel as if they are coming from the missing body part. This condition can cause sensations such as burning, . . .