In episode 6 of season 8 of Inside the Science we’re highlighting the study, “Effectiveness of mechanical diagnosis and therapy in patients with back pain who meet a clinical prediction rule for spinal manipulation” with Dr. Ron Schenk. You’ll hear him share a bit about this paper’s origin and backstory, some clarification on clinical prediction rules, specifics on the methodology of this paper, the actual differences in outcomes in the two treatment arms, the clinical implications, and big takeaways.