Prolapse of the =rectum= is of such separate importance that it will be but partly outlined here. As stated above, a source of rectal displacement arises from the section of the bowel above settling downward and ultimately causing invagination of one or more coats of the rectum. Dislocation of the coccyx is a potent cause of rectal disorders. Lumbar lesions, especially twists between the fourth and fifth, and fifth and sacrum are common causes of rectal weaknesses. Slips of the innominata are other causes of prolapse. Osteopathy has had marked success in these cases. Cures may result from a single treatment to readjust the coccygeal displacement or temporarily relieve excessive physiological activity by dilating the rectal sphincter, or the treatment may demand a number of months’ work in correcting general abdominal prolapse. Raising the sigmoid is effectual. A =hernia= is “the protrusion of a loop or knuckle of an organ or tissue through an abdominal opening.” Two of the common hernias of the intestines are inguinal and femoral. These conditions are most often acquired from severe straining, so that a loop of the bowel protrudes through a weakened and stretched area of the abdominal walls, though there is reason to suspect that congenital defects are often predisposing factors. Mention of the hernia is here made because, in a way, it is a form of bowel prolapse; that is, a limited form, and osteopathy contains certain possibilities for a successful treatment. Hernia has always been looked upon as purely a surgical disorder; i. e., remediable by surgical measures only. Where a truss has failed to give relief surgery has been resorted to. This is true in most instances, but where the hernia is in the incipiency careful abdominal exercises (this should be carried out with great care, for severe exercise may produce a hernia or increase one already existing), massage to the tissues about the hernia, attention to the bowels, and spinal stimulation corresponding to the weakened tissue, and avoidance of strains may strengthen the tissues materially about the hernia. Occasionally a loop of the intestine will prolapse into the cul-de-sac back of the uterus. A heavy dragging pain low down in the center of the abdomen and constipation or complete obstruction are the pronounced symptoms. Careful lifting of the loop of bowel by pressure within the vagina and traction from above with a hand outside, with the patient, on her back, with buttocks elevated, gives speedy relief.