Conditions We Treat in Sterling, VA
You do not need a diagnosis to walk in. Start with the spot that hurts, and we will work backward to why.

Active Lifestyle Medical in Sterling, VA treats back pain, neck pain, sciatica, disc injuries, neuropathy, arthritis, carpal tunnel, headaches, and more with drug-free, exam-first care. Dr. Charles Arndt, DC matches each condition to the right mix of chiropractic care, spinal decompression, physical therapy, and functional medicine. No referral is needed to book.
Pain rarely introduces itself by name. You do not wake up thinking about a disc herniation or a compressed nerve; you wake up because your back locked while you reached for the alarm, or your feet burned through another night. Start with where it hurts. At Active Lifestyle Medical in Sterling, every condition on this page begins with the same first step: a careful exam with Dr. Charles Arndt, DC, a plain-language explanation of what he finds, and a drug-free plan aimed at the cause. We care for spine and joint problems like back pain and sciatica, nerve conditions like neuropathy and carpal tunnel, and whole-body concerns like gut health and type 2 diabetes support. Patients reach our Sterling chiropractic office from across Loudoun County, no referral needed. Find your condition below, or just tell us what hurts.

Back Pain
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Neck Pain
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Sciatica
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Shoulder Pain
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Headaches & Migraines
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Scoliosis
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Disc Injury
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Carpal Tunnel
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Arthritis
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Neuropathy
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Diabetes
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Gut Health
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Auto Injury Recovery
Learn moreNot sure which applies to you? the caring team at our Sterling office will help you find the right care, or learn more from the American Chiropractic Association .
Conditions We Treat: FAQs from Sterling, VA patients
How do you match a treatment to my condition?
It starts with an exam, not a menu. Dr. Arndt reviews your history, examines the area, and identifies what is actually driving the pain. Then the treatment follows the finding, whether that is an adjustment, spinal decompression, physical therapy, or functional medicine testing. You are part of that decision at every step.
Can one care plan cover more than one problem?
Yes. Pain overlaps, and so does our care. A single plan can address a stiff neck and the headaches it causes, or back pain and the extra weight loading it. We look at the whole picture rather than one spot in isolation.
What if I only know that something hurts?
That is exactly what the first visit is for. Many patients arrive knowing only that mornings are rough or that their leg tingles on long drives. Our job is to find the source, explain it in plain language, and map the path forward.
How long should pain last before I get it evaluated?
If pain sticks around past a week or two, keeps returning, or changes how you move, it has earned an evaluation. Chronic pain affects about one in five American adults, and most of it started as something that seemed too minor to check. Early answers usually mean simpler care.

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