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TheForward Review
§ A Quarterly of Chiropractic Research • Tulsa, Oklahoma §
Edited by Jason Forward, DC
From the Editor
Research moves through the medical world at the speed of its slowest journal. Chiropractic deserves faster.
Each quarter, The Forward Review takes the chiropractic literature that matters, systematic reviews, controlled trials, guideline updates, and reads it back to the profession in plain clinical English, within weeks of publication rather than years. This is not peer-reviewed commentary. It is practicing-chiropractor commentary, from a Tulsa clinic, on what the evidence actually looks like from the exam table.
Jason Forward, DC
Current Issue
Vol. I, No. ii Jul 2026 · Current ·
40 articles
- Nystagmus Does Not Belong to Vasovagal Syncope. If You Have Both, Something Is Unexplained.Forward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 30.
- What Actually Helps a Child With ADHD, Ranked by Evidence Instead of PopularityForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 30.
- About One in Three Children Can Stop ADHD Medication Without Relapse. Almost Nobody Checks.Forward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 30.
- Dual-Task Core Stability Training for Chronic Low Back PainForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 24.
- Manual Therapy and Dry Needling for Headache and Migraine: 2026 RCT ReviewForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 23.
- Hands-On Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis: What a 2026 Study FoundForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 23.
- When Back Pain and Low Mood Feed Each Other: 2026 Evidence on MovementForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 23.
- Hands-On Care for Muscle and Joint Pain: A 2026 Review of ReviewsForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 23.
- Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia: Why Movement Cuts Pain 2026Forward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 23.
- Which Neck Exercise Actually Works? A 2026 Network Meta-AnalysisForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 23.
- How Adjustments Change Your Sense of Joint Position: 2026 Proprioception ReviewForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 23.
- The Best Non-Drug Treatment for Jaw-Muscle Pain: 2026 Evidence RankedForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 23.
- Why Treating the Mid-Back Helps the Shoulder: 2026 Thoracic Manual Therapy EvidenceForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 23.
- Nonsurgical Treatment for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: 2026 Evidence RankedForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 23.
- Exercise or Hands-On Therapy for Low Back Pain? A 2026 Network Meta-AnalysisForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 23.
- Does Chiropractic Work After 65? A 2026 Review of Spinal Manipulation in Older AdultsForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 23.
- Surgery and Injections vs Placebo: What a 2026 Review Found for Most Muscle and Joint PainForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 23.
- Is the Y-Strap Safe? What the Evidence Says About Spinal TractionForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 8.
- Does Massage Help Back Pain? What the Evidence Actually ShowsForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- How Much Exercise Helps Migraines? The 2026 Dose AnswerForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Spondylolisthesis: Do You Need Surgery? What the Evidence SaysForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Can Your Neck Cause Dizziness? What the 2025 Evidence ShowsForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- How Much Exercise for Back Pain? The 2024 Dose-Response AnswerForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Shoulder Pain Without Surgery: What the 2025 Evidence Says About ExerciseForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- SI Joint Pain: The Back-Pain Cause Often Mistaken for SciaticaForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- The Best Exercises to Prevent Falls: What the Cochrane Evidence ShowsForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Back Pain in Teenagers Is Rising: What Parents Should KnowForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Back Pain During Pregnancy: What the Evidence Says About ExerciseForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- How Common Is Back Pain? 619 Million People, and RisingForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Can Chronic Back Pain Be Unlearned? A Landmark Brain-Retraining TrialForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Sciatica Without Surgery: What 50 Trials and 4,920 Patients ShowForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Pinched Nerve in Your Neck? The 2025 Evidence on Cervical Radiculopathy TreatmentForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Tension Headaches Without Pills: What 32 Trials SayForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Does Bad Sleep Make Back Pain Worse? The Sleep-Pain LoopForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Is Sitting Really Wrecking Your Back? 100,000 People, One AnswerForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Ozempic and Knee Pain: What the 2024 NEJM Study Actually ShowsForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Is Running Bad for Your Knees? The Evidence Says the OppositeForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Text Neck Is Real: Your Phone Roughly Doubles Neck-Pain RiskForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Do Opioids Work for Back Pain? The Lancet OPAL AnswerForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Does Walking Really Prevent Back Pain? The Lancet WalkBack TrialForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
Upstream Watch
Studies in the queue for a future issue, not yet commented on.
Botulinum toxin type A for subacute/chronic neck pain
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · Meta-analysis · Source
Effectiveness of Radiofrequency Ablation in Managing Chronic Axial Spinal Pain of Facet Joint Origin: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Pain physician · Meta-analysis
Audit and feedback: effects on professional practice
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · Meta-analysis · Source
Delivery arrangements for rehabilitation services in health systems: an overview of systematic reviews
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · Systematic review · Source
Archive
All prior volumes and issues of The Forward Review remain accessible. Citation format preserved across all issues.
82 articles across 2 issues
Vol. I, No. ii Jul 2026 · Current · 40 articles
- Nystagmus Does Not Belong to Vasovagal Syncope. If You Have Both, Something Is Unexplained.Forward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 30.
- What Actually Helps a Child With ADHD, Ranked by Evidence Instead of PopularityForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 30.
- About One in Three Children Can Stop ADHD Medication Without Relapse. Almost Nobody Checks.Forward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 30.
- Dual-Task Core Stability Training for Chronic Low Back PainForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 24.
- Manual Therapy and Dry Needling for Headache and Migraine: 2026 RCT ReviewForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 23.
- Hands-On Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis: What a 2026 Study FoundForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 23.
- When Back Pain and Low Mood Feed Each Other: 2026 Evidence on MovementForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 23.
- Hands-On Care for Muscle and Joint Pain: A 2026 Review of ReviewsForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 23.
- Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia: Why Movement Cuts Pain 2026Forward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 23.
- Which Neck Exercise Actually Works? A 2026 Network Meta-AnalysisForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 23.
- How Adjustments Change Your Sense of Joint Position: 2026 Proprioception ReviewForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 23.
- The Best Non-Drug Treatment for Jaw-Muscle Pain: 2026 Evidence RankedForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 23.
- Why Treating the Mid-Back Helps the Shoulder: 2026 Thoracic Manual Therapy EvidenceForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 23.
- Nonsurgical Treatment for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: 2026 Evidence RankedForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 23.
- Exercise or Hands-On Therapy for Low Back Pain? A 2026 Network Meta-AnalysisForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 23.
- Does Chiropractic Work After 65? A 2026 Review of Spinal Manipulation in Older AdultsForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 23.
- Surgery and Injections vs Placebo: What a 2026 Review Found for Most Muscle and Joint PainForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 23.
- Is the Y-Strap Safe? What the Evidence Says About Spinal TractionForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 8.
- Does Massage Help Back Pain? What the Evidence Actually ShowsForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- How Much Exercise Helps Migraines? The 2026 Dose AnswerForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Spondylolisthesis: Do You Need Surgery? What the Evidence SaysForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Can Your Neck Cause Dizziness? What the 2025 Evidence ShowsForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- How Much Exercise for Back Pain? The 2024 Dose-Response AnswerForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Shoulder Pain Without Surgery: What the 2025 Evidence Says About ExerciseForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- SI Joint Pain: The Back-Pain Cause Often Mistaken for SciaticaForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- The Best Exercises to Prevent Falls: What the Cochrane Evidence ShowsForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Back Pain in Teenagers Is Rising: What Parents Should KnowForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Back Pain During Pregnancy: What the Evidence Says About ExerciseForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- How Common Is Back Pain? 619 Million People, and RisingForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Can Chronic Back Pain Be Unlearned? A Landmark Brain-Retraining TrialForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Sciatica Without Surgery: What 50 Trials and 4,920 Patients ShowForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Pinched Nerve in Your Neck? The 2025 Evidence on Cervical Radiculopathy TreatmentForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Tension Headaches Without Pills: What 32 Trials SayForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Does Bad Sleep Make Back Pain Worse? The Sleep-Pain LoopForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Is Sitting Really Wrecking Your Back? 100,000 People, One AnswerForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Ozempic and Knee Pain: What the 2024 NEJM Study Actually ShowsForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Is Running Bad for Your Knees? The Evidence Says the OppositeForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Text Neck Is Real: Your Phone Roughly Doubles Neck-Pain RiskForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Do Opioids Work for Back Pain? The Lancet OPAL AnswerForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
- Does Walking Really Prevent Back Pain? The Lancet WalkBack TrialForward Rev. 2026;1(2). Published Jul 7.
Vol. I, No. i Apr 2026 to Jun 2026 · 42 articles
- When the Patient Cannot Tell Real From Fake: What the Gevers-Montoro Dual-Blind Trial Shows About How an Adjustment WorksForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published Jun 30.
- Cervical Artery Dissection and Chiropractic in The Neurologist: What the STOP-CAD Subanalysis ShowsForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published Jun 25.
- Herniated disc: surgery, or conservative care first? What a 2026 meta-analysis of 4,965 patients saysForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published Jun 12.
- Postpartum back pain: what the research actually says about getting your back backForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published Jun 12.
- Does chiropractic help your mind too? What a 2026 review of manual therapy and mental health really showsForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published Jun 12.
- Heat, Ice, or Hands? What the research says for everyday neck pain (2026)Forward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published Jun 12.
- Move more, hurt less? What 21,679 older adults reveal about activity and chronic painForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published Jun 12.
- Six of Seven Trials Found Nothing: The Evidence Behind the Spinal Decompression MachineForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published Jun 5.
- Diabetes and Spine Pain: 2026 Meta-Analysis Update | The Forward ReviewForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published May 26.
- Graston Technique Tulsa: Honest Look at New 2026 DataForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published May 23.
- Cervicogenic Headache Tulsa: Honest 2026 Research ReadForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published May 23.
- Low Back Pain Tulsa: Honest Look at New 2026 StudyForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published May 23.
- TMD Chiropractor Tulsa: Real Manual Therapy ResearchForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published May 23.
- Single Red Flags Are Not Enough: When Imaging Actually Changes the Plan for Low Back PainForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published May 15.
- A Bedside Light-Touch Test at the Index Finger Predicts 6-Month Whiplash OutcomeForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published May 12.
- PRP for Low Back Pain in 2026: What a $2,000 Injection Buys You, According to 15 Randomized TrialsForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published May 11.
- Manual Therapy Plus Exercise vs Kinesio Tape Plus Exercise for Chronic Low Back Pain: What the 12-Week Spanish Trial Actually ShowsForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published May 11.
- A Network Meta-Analysis of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Chronic Low Back Pain, and What a Tulsa Chiropractor Does With ThatForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published May 11.
- OPTIMIZE in Annals: Physical Therapy First for Chronic Low Back Pain, and What That Actually Means for Conservative CareForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published May 11.
- One Bad Night Drops Pain Threshold: 31-Study Sleep Meta-AnalysisForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published May 8.
- How Spinal Manipulation Changes the Brain: 2026 ReviewForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published May 5.
- Thoracic Manipulation for Neck Pain: 2026 Meta-AnalysisForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published May 5.
- Manual Therapy Chronic Low Back Pain: Umbrella ReviewForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published May 5.
- Why Infants Get Referred to Chiropractors: 2026 Danish StudyForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published May 5.
- Antibiotics for Low Back Pain: 2026 Cochrane ReviewForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published May 5.
- Manual Therapy Combinations Reduced Headache Frequency and Severity (Rehman OMT Meta-Analysis 2026)Forward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published May 4.
- Five Trials, 389 Patients, and What Threaded Carpal Tunnel Release Looks Like in 2026Forward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published May 4.
- Sixty-Six Patients, Three Verbal Framings, and the Mediator That Was Not BeliefForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published May 4.
- Reality Check on Spinal Manipulation for Radiculopathy (Marotta vs Giovannico, JOSPT 2026)Forward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published May 1.
- Six Million Records, 64 Percent Lower Opioid Odds, and Why GRADE Still Says Very Low | The Forward ReviewForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published Apr 29.
- Chiropractic Safety in Older Adults: 2026 Updated Review (Daniels et al.)Forward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published Apr 27.
- CBT for TMD Pain and Stress: A 2026 Meta-Analysis (Gaba et al.) | The Forward ReviewForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published Apr 26.
- Patient Education for Temporomandibular Disorders: What 47 RCTs Show | The Forward ReviewForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published Apr 25.
- How Rehabilitation Care Is Designed, and What Cochrane Found When It Mapped the Evidence | The Forward ReviewForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published Apr 25.
- When Patient Education Works, and Why the Evidence Cannot Yet Say Which Kind | The Forward ReviewForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published Apr 25.
- Does Adding Manual Therapy to Exercise Help Chronic Low Back Pain? Five Trials Say SometimesForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published Apr 25.
- PACBACK in JAMA: 1,000 Patients, Four Treatment Arms, and a Hard Lesson for the SMT-Only ModelForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published Apr 25.
- Twenty-Two Years of Spinal Manipulation Trials Were Already SufficientForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published Apr 24.
- The Five-Year Clinical Course of Non-Surgical Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: One-Third Better, Then a PlateauForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published Apr 24.
- What the First Chiropractic Headache Guideline in Over a Decade Recommends, and What It Does NotForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published Apr 24.
- Seventy-Six Trials, Twelve Thousand Patients, and the Cochrane Verdict on Spinal ManipulationForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published Apr 24.
- Ten Years of Fascial Manipulation Data: Real Signal, Noisy ProtocolsForward Rev. 2026;1(1). Published Apr 24.
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About The Forward Review
Editorial scope. The Forward Review publishes practicing-chiropractor commentary on new clinical research within 48 hours of a study's release. Coverage is limited to musculoskeletal research, chiropractic-adjacent manual therapies, and clinical-practice guidelines relevant to chiropractic practice.
Editorial process. Dr. Forward personally reads each cited study in full (not abstract-only), identifies what is novel, what the limitations are, and what it means at the exam table. A plain-language summary is drafted alongside the technical commentary.
Peer review status. The Forward Review is not currently peer-reviewed. It is editorial commentary authored by a single licensed chiropractor. Future issues may transition to invited peer review. All commentary is clearly attributed and citable.
Citation format.
AMA / Vancouver style Forward J. [Title of commentary]. The Forward Review. [Year];Vol(Iss):[page range or article ID]. Available from: [URL]
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