Dr. Kharbat addresses health problems with a non-invasive system of medicine, called "Osteopathic Manual Medicine", to restore normal function in areas impaired by trauma, chronic illness, acute health problems, etc. This may include spinal manipulation, soft tissue work, cranio-sacral, etc.
Osteopaths (DO’s) believe that a patient's history of illnesses and emotional/physical traumas are written into the body's memory which is evident in the tissues, muscles, and joints. It is the Osteopath's highly developed sense of touch that allows the physician to examine the patient, evaluate symptoms, and choose the best treatment. A DO can detect musculoskeletal problems that fail to appear on an X-ray or MRI, and use their hands to mobilize structural lesions causing physical problems.
Osteopathic Manual Medicine's aim is to "set" the body up to heal itself. To restore this normal function, by applying a precise amount of force to promote movement of the bodily fluids, eliminate dysfunction in the motion of the tissues, and release compressed bones and joints. The areas being treated require proper positioning to enable your body to regain normal tissue function alleviating or decreasing pain or disease.
Dr. Kharbat addresses an ailment by addressing the whole body - not just focusing on the painful area. For example, if you complain of shoulder pain, the areas treated would include the head, neck, clavicle, rib cage, sternum, shoulder, arm, chest and back muscles, the thoracic spine (mid-back), as well as the abdomen. Other areas evaluated are life stressors, ergonomics, posture, and mental health.