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 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 . . .

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 . . .

Patient with Asthma and Aspirin-Related Breathing Problems Helped by Chiropractic

Living with chronic breathing problems can be exhausting. For people dealing with a condition that combines asthma, frequent sinus trouble, and strong reactions to common pain relievers like aspirin, everyday life can feel like a constant struggle to breathe freely. These individuals often face repeated . . .

Chiropractic Care, Headaches and Digestive Symptoms in a Child

Children with recurring headaches can sometimes experience other symptoms at the same time, including nausea, vomiting and abdominal discomfort. A case report published in Cureus on October 1, 2026, described an eight-year-old girl who had been dealing with morning headaches, central abdominal pain, . . .