Low-back pain is a common disorder. The lumbar region is the most stressed part of the spine, as it supports a significant proportion of the body's weight and is at the heart of many everyday movements. Low back pain can take many forms: acute, chronic or even incapacitating. It can be caused by sudden, intense or prolonged effort. It is the most common form of back pain, affecting almost 80% of people of all ages. Osteopathy and manual therapy play an essential role in the treatment and prevention of low back pain. 

Cervicalgia, which literally means “neck pain”, is not a specific pathology, but a symptom that may correspond to several different problems. It can take different forms: acute, chronic, sudden onset or progressive... In most cases, it's a benign problem, but its impact on daily life is no less significant. The osteopath treats so-called common neck pain, which includes the well-known torticollis (stiff neck). In young adults, this pain is often caused by prolonged poor posture. Cervical osteoarthritis is another possible cause of neck pain, and is mostly found in older people, from the age of 40 or 50.  

Osteopathy and manual therapy play an essential role in supporting both amateur and professional athletes. It helps improve performance, prevent injuries and optimize recovery after intense effort. 

Using appropriate techniques, osteopathy is perfectly integrated into a health and performance approach for athletes, at every stage of their practice.

Indications: Muscle or joint pain, postural disorders, recovery from injury (sprains, tendonitis, etc.).

Tendonitis, often caused by repetitive movements and ageing, can limit daily activities and sports. Osteopathy and manual therapy can reduce inflammation, improve mobility of the structures concerned and stimulate natural healing mechanisms.

This treatment must be combined with an exercise program carried out by the physiotherapist. These exercises aim to progressively strengthen muscles and tendons and restore harmonious movement, while preventing recurrence.

Osteopathy plays a key role in assessing and improving posture, particularly in cases of postural disorders and scoliosis. These conditions often lead to muscular imbalances, joint restrictions, and chronic pain that can affect movement and overall well-being.

Dr. Charbel Kortbawi, an experienced osteopath in Beirut specialized in posture correction and pain management, performs a complete postural assessment to identify the source of imbalance and adapt treatment accordingly.
When necessary, patients are referred to physiotherapists or rehabilitation specialists to ensure a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach aimed at restoring alignment, reducing pain, and improving stability.

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD), commonly referred to as TMJ disorders, are conditions that cause pain, tension, and dysfunction in the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. These issues can lead to jaw clicking, headaches, facial pain, and difficulty opening or closing the mouth.

Dr. Charbel Kortbawi, osteopath in Beirut, Lebanon, specialized in jaw pain and postural dysfunctions, works in collaboration with specialized dentists and orofacial professionals to reduce pain, release muscle tension, and restore the natural mobility and function of the temporomandibular joint.

During pregnancy, a woman's body undergoes major changes in a relatively short space of time. If your body has difficulty adapting to these changes, excessive strain can be placed on the spine, pelvis and neck, causing pain and discomfort. Osteopathic treatment during and after pregnancy is safe and beneficial. It relieves mechanical joint and muscle pain and prepares joints and muscles for the demands of labour. It also helps the mother to recover after birth.

Tension headache is the most common type of primary headache, affecting millions of adults worldwide. It is characterized by a dull, bilateral pain that feels like a tight band or pressure around the head, often accompanied by neck stiffness, jaw tension, and shoulder discomfort. Unlike migraines, tension headaches usually do not cause nausea or visual disturbances, but they can become chronic and disabling when muscle tension and stress persist.

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Dr Charbel Kortbawi, uses an evidence-based approach integrating osteopathic, postural, and relaxation techniques shown to decrease headache frequency and intensity. This approach can be combined with physiotherapy, dental care, or stress-management strategies when necessary, offering patients a comprehensive and long-term solution for chronic tension headaches.

Chronic pain is a persistent pain lasting for more than three consecutive months, often with physical, emotional, and social consequences. Over time, it becomes an illness in its own right, deeply affecting quality of life, mobility, and psychological well-being.

Conventional pain treatments sometimes provide limited relief, which is why a multidisciplinary approach is essential. Osteopathy plays a key role in this process by helping to reduce pain intensity, improve movement, and restore balance in the musculoskeletal and nervous systems.

At Active Health Clinic, Beirut, Dr Charbel Kortbawi, a qualified osteopath specialized in chronic pain management, integrates manual therapy with evidence-based strategies used in pain medicine and rehabilitation. This holistic approach supports patients suffering from conditions such as fibromyalgia, functional colopathy, musculoskeletal pain, and chronic headaches.