Forward Spine Center is a husband-and-wife chiropractic clinic at 701 Decatur Ave N in Golden Valley, Minnesota (Hennepin County, just west of Minneapolis), serving Golden Valley, Plymouth, St. Louis Park and the greater Minneapolis area. Care is drug-free and noninvasive: no medication, no injections and no surgery.
Quick answer: Forward Spine Center helps with chronic tendon and soft-tissue pain using shockwave therapy (plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, Achilles, rotator cuff and hip tendon pain), provides prenatal and pregnancy chiropractic care with a Webster Technique certified chiropractor, and treats everyday musculoskeletal problems like low back pain, neck pain, sciatica, headaches, whiplash and sports injuries. Every new patient starts with a full exam, and care can combine chiropractic adjustments, shockwave, acupuncture, cupping and rehab exercises.
Shockwave Therapy for Chronic Tendon and Soft-Tissue Pain
Shockwave therapy is a noninvasive treatment that delivers targeted acoustic waves through the skin to stimulate the body's healing response in stubborn tendon and soft-tissue injuries. It is often used when pain has lingered for months and hasn't improved with rest, stretching or other care.
Dr. Timothy Klesk, DC is certified in shockwave therapy through The Academy of Shockwave Excellence. At Forward Spine Center, shockwave is part of a full plan that can include chiropractic care, rehab exercises and acupuncture, not a stand-alone gadget treatment.
What a shockwave session is like
Sessions take about 5 to 10 minutes with a handheld, FDA-cleared device. Most people feel a tapping or pulsing sensation, and mild soreness afterward is normal. There's no surgery, no injection and no downtime, so most patients go back to their normal day right away. Shockwave is usually given as a series of sessions, and the number depends on the condition and how long you've had it.
Conditions shockwave is commonly used for
- Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
- Tennis elbow
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Rotator cuff and shoulder tendon pain
- High hamstring and outer hip (gluteal) tendon pain
- Shin splints
- Other chronic tendon and soft-tissue injuries
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Prenatal and Pregnancy Chiropractic Care in Golden Valley
Prenatal chiropractic care at Forward Spine Center is provided by Dr. Madeline Klesk, DC, who is Webster Technique certified through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). She has post-doctorate training in women's health, pregnancy and perinatal care, and sees patients through all three trimesters and into postpartum recovery.
The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment for pregnancy that focuses on pelvic and sacral balance. Dr. Madeline uses pregnancy-specific tables and pillows, gentle adjustments and soft-tissue work on areas like the round ligament, adapted to your stage of pregnancy.
Prenatal chiropractic care works alongside your OB or midwife, not in place of them. Talk with your prenatal provider about your plan, and call them right away about bleeding, fluid leakage, severe pain, or a change in your baby's movement.
Pregnancy and postpartum concerns we help with
- Low back pain during pregnancy
- Sciatica during pregnancy
- Pelvic and pubic symphysis pain
- Round ligament pain
- Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain
- Upper back, neck pain and headaches
- Postpartum back and pelvic recovery
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Chiropractic Care for Kids and Families
Dr. Madeline has additional pediatric training through the ICPA, and Forward Spine Center sees newborns, kids, teens and parents. Adjustments for children are gentle and adapted to each age and stage, and every child gets an exam first. Many families come in together, from pregnancy through the early years and beyond.
Read: Family chiropractic care in Golden Valley for kids and parents
Conditions We Treat
These are the problems patients most often come to Forward Spine Center for. Your exam determines which treatments fit your situation.
| Condition | How we may help |
|---|---|
| Low back pain | Chiropractic adjustments, soft-tissue work, rehab exercises, acupuncture |
| Neck pain and desk-work posture pain | Adjustments, soft-tissue work, posture and ergonomic guidance, exercises |
| Sciatica | Exam to find the source, adjustments, nerve-mobility and core exercises, acupuncture |
| Mid-back pain | Adjustments, mobility work, cupping, exercises |
| Headaches and migraines | Neck and upper-back care, soft-tissue work, acupuncture |
| Whiplash and auto accident injuries | Exam, gentle adjustments, soft-tissue work, progressive rehab |
| Shoulder pain and rotator cuff tendon pain | Shockwave therapy, adjustments, rehab exercises |
| Plantar fasciitis and heel pain | Shockwave therapy, foot and ankle mobility, exercises |
| Tennis elbow | Shockwave therapy, soft-tissue work, loading exercises |
| Achilles and hamstring tendon pain | Shockwave therapy, progressive loading, running guidance |
| Tendinitis and other chronic tendon pain | Shockwave therapy, rehab exercises |
| Hip pain | Adjustments, shockwave for gluteal tendon pain, exercises |
| Carpal tunnel syndrome | Wrist and upper-body mobility, soft-tissue work, ergonomic guidance |
| Sports injuries and shin splints | Exam, adjustments, shockwave, return-to-sport exercises |
| Pregnancy back, pelvic and sciatic pain | Webster Technique and prenatal chiropractic care |
Treatments available at Forward Spine Center
Chiropractic care
Adjustments to restore motion to restricted joints, for adults, kids and pregnancy.
Shockwave therapy
Noninvasive acoustic-wave treatment for chronic tendon and soft-tissue pain.
Prenatal care
Webster Technique care through all three trimesters and postpartum.
Acupuncture
Fine, sterile needles for pain relief, often combined with chiropractic care. Read more
Cupping
Suction-based soft-tissue technique for muscle tension.
Craniosacral technique
A gentle, light-touch technique often used for tension headaches and neck tension.
What Happens at Your First Visit
Every new patient gets a full history and physical exam so we can find what's actually causing the pain before recommending anything. Your doctor will explain what they found, whether chiropractic care, shockwave or another option fits, and what a realistic plan looks like. If something needs a medical doctor or imaging first, we'll tell you and help coordinate. Bring a photo ID and any imaging or notes from other providers.
When to see a medical doctor first
Get medical care before starting chiropractic treatment if you have back pain with fever, unexplained weight loss, a recent major fall or accident, numbness in the groin or inner thighs, or new trouble controlling your bladder or bowels. For chest pain, sudden weakness, or any medical emergency, call 911.
Book Your First VisitFrequently Asked Questions
What conditions does Forward Spine Center treat?
Forward Spine Center in Golden Valley, MN treats musculoskeletal conditions including low back pain, neck pain, sciatica, headaches, whiplash, shoulder pain, hip pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and sports injuries. It also offers shockwave therapy for chronic tendon pain such as plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow and Achilles pain, plus prenatal chiropractic care with a Webster Technique certified chiropractor.
Where can I get shockwave therapy near Golden Valley or Minneapolis?
Forward Spine Center at 701 Decatur Ave N, Ste 102, Golden Valley, MN 55427 offers shockwave therapy. Dr. Timothy Klesk, DC is certified through The Academy of Shockwave Excellence. Sessions take about 5 to 10 minutes with no downtime.
Is there a Webster certified chiropractor in Golden Valley?
Yes. Dr. Madeline Klesk, DC at Forward Spine Center is Webster Technique certified through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and provides prenatal chiropractic care through all three trimesters and postpartum, alongside your OB or midwife.
Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy?
Chiropractic care is generally considered safe during pregnancy when it's provided by a chiropractor trained in prenatal care using pregnancy-specific tables and techniques. Always discuss it with your OB or midwife, and contact them right away about any warning signs such as bleeding or severe pain.
How many shockwave therapy sessions will I need?
It depends on the condition and how long you've had it. Shockwave is usually given as a series of short sessions, and your doctor will recommend a plan after your exam. Each session takes about 5 to 10 minutes, with no downtime.
Can a chiropractor help sciatica without medication?
Often, yes. At Forward Spine Center, sciatica care starts with an exam to find where the nerve irritation is coming from, then uses chiropractic adjustments, nerve-mobility and core exercises, and acupuncture when it fits, with no medication or injections. If you have numbness in the groin, loss of bladder or bowel control, or rapidly worsening leg weakness, get emergency medical care right away.
Do you treat children?
Yes. Dr. Madeline has additional pediatric training through the ICPA, and the clinic sees newborns, children, teens and parents. Adjustments for kids are gentle and adapted to age, and every child is examined first.
Do I need a referral to be seen?
No referral is needed. You can book directly online or by calling 763-332-2680. Bring any imaging or notes from other providers to your first visit.
Ready to Get Moving Again?
Forward Spine Center, 701 Decatur Ave N, Ste 102, Golden Valley, MN 55427. Serving Golden Valley, Plymouth, St. Louis Park and the greater Minneapolis area.
Book Online Call 763-332-2680This page is general information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Last updated: October 1, 2026.
