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Matthew Mcilrath, D.C.

Chiropractor

Dr. Matthew Mcilrath is a Chiropractor practicing in Wilmington, DE. Dr. Mcilrath specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patients functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others. Dr. Mcilrath seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
31 years Experience
Matthew J. McIlrath, D.C.
  • Wilmington, DE
  • Texas Chiropractic College
  • Accepting new patients

How can I realign my neck and spine at home?

You cannot “realign” your own spine.

Matthew J. McIlrath, DC, CMUA

Why does my upper back hurt between my shoulder blades?

They most likely reason for having pain and discomfort in your upper back between the shoulder blades is a forward head posture or forward rolled shoulder posture. This is easily READ MORE
They most likely reason for having pain and discomfort in your upper back between the shoulder blades is a forward head posture or forward rolled shoulder posture. This is easily treated with good patient compliance. Typical treatment plan involves spinal adjustments to the misaligned segments of the mid thoracic spine and upper thoracic spine as well as muscle work to the tension in the muscles of this region. Finally, after resolving the discomfort, embarking on a stretch routine for the chest musculature as well as a strengthening routine for the Trapezius and Parascapular musculature will be highly effective.

Matthew J. McIlrath, DC, CMUA

Can chiropractors help fussy babies?

Specifically, Research in Europe of more than 300 subjects in the cohort demonstrated very substantial results of utilizing chiropractic care for colicky babies and abdominal READ MORE
Specifically, Research in Europe of more than 300 subjects in the cohort demonstrated very substantial results of utilizing chiropractic care for colicky babies and abdominal distress syndrome.

Does going to a chiropractor feel good?

Without a doubt, it feels great to get adjusted. More specifically, there is a release of endorphins that follow an adjustment which causes the great feeling of being adjusted. READ MORE
Without a doubt, it feels great to get adjusted. More specifically, there is a release of endorphins that follow an adjustment which causes the great feeling of being adjusted.