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

Developmental Coordination Disorder Helped by Chiropractic

The Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health Chiropractic published the results of a case study on April 14, 2025, documenting the correction of developmental coordination disorder and related symptoms in a young child who underwent chiropractic care to reduce vertebral subluxations. . . .

Research Documents That Chiropractic Helps Whole Body Function

A scientific study published by PLOS One on December 11, 2025, explored what happens inside the body when people receive regular chiropractic care over time. Instead of focusing only on pain or movement, the researchers looked at measurable changes in the nervous system, stress response, and immune activity. . . .

Improvement in ADHD Symptoms in Woman Who Suffered Multiple Physical Traumas

Many people don't realize how deeply stress and physical trauma can affect the body long after an injury seems to have healed. Stress doesn't only come from emotional strain—it can also build up from physical injuries, accidents, repetitive strain, and even long-standing tension patterns. Over time, . . .

Chronic Lower Back and Neck Pain Helped by Chiropractic, A Case Study

The MDPI journal "Healthcare" published the results of a case study on April 3, 2025, documenting the long-term improvement of chronic lower back pain and chronic intermittent neck pain of a patient under specific forms of chiropractic care. MDPI is a non-profit organization in Basel, Switzerland, that . . .