The Institute of Classical Osteopathy has always held the view that the "why" is at least as important as the "how" and the articles in this volume attempt to deal with both the "how" and the "why". This book aims to provide help and guidance for the busy osteopath as well as that essential stimulus for the "thoughtful and reflective practitioner" - food for thought!

The articles are taken from the archives of the Institute of Classical Osteopathy and cover many aspects of diagnosis and technique. Different viewpoints are given, some of them seemingly contradictory and this reflects the complexity of lesion patterns in the pelvis.

Different techniques and treatment approaches are described in some detail, but perhaps here we should recall the wisdom of T.E. Hall who often stated that "technique is eighty per cent correct diagnosis" i.e. make the correct diagnosis and the correct application of technique should be relatively easy.