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

Remission of Abdominal Migraines Following Chiropractic Care

Published on August 12, 2025, in the open access journal Cureus, was the results of a case study documenting chiropractic care helping a pediatric patient who was suffering from abdominal migraines. . . .

Chiropractic Care and the Brain: New Research Looks at Changes in Brain Communication

A study published on July 31, 2026, in the journal Brain Sciences examined what may happen inside the brain when people with chronic low back pain receive chiropractic care. The researchers used EEG recordings, which measure electrical activity in the brain, to study how different brain regions communicated . . .

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, . . .

From Tingling Hands to Full Recovery: A Story of Nerve Health and Hope

Many people experience numbness, tingling, or “pins and needles” sensations in their hands or arms — often brushed off as circulation issues or simple nerve irritation. But sometimes, these symptoms point to a deeper imbalance in the spine and nervous system. A case report published in the Annals . . .