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

Infant Helped by Chiropractic After Birth Trauma

The Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health published the results of a case study on May 27, 2025, documenting the improvement through chiropractic care, in a variety of health issues, of a newborn who suffered severe birth trauma. According to the study authors, "Birth trauma has been defined . . .

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, . . .

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 . . .

Failed Back Surgery Helped by Chiropractic According to Study

Many people assume that spine surgery will permanently solve chronic back or neck pain. Unfortunately, a large number of patients continue to experience pain, stiffness, and reduced quality of life long after surgery. This ongoing condition—often described as persistent pain after spinal surgery—can . . .