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Forward Spine Center is a two-doctor chiropractic clinic at 701 Decatur Ave N in Golden Valley, Minnesota, just west of Minneapolis. Neck pain is one of the most common reasons people come to see us, especially stiffness and tension from desk work and phones.
Why patients choose us
- Two chiropractors: Dr. Tim and Dr. Madeline Klesk, DC
- Care without medication, injections or surgery
- In network with most major insurance plans
- No referral needed: book online or by phone
Visit us
701 Decatur Ave N, Ste 102
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Serving Golden Valley, Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale, Crystal and Wayzata
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Common Causes of Neck Pain
Our Golden Valley clinic has seen a rise in neck pain, and the reasons vary. Because your neck holds up your head all day, its joints and muscles are almost always working.
Desk work & "tech neck"
Long hours at a computer, poor workstation setup, and scrolling or reading on a phone or tablet. Weak deep neck muscles make the muscles at the base of the skull work harder.
Stiffness & limited turning
Trouble turning your head side to side or looking up and down, or neck discomfort that gets worse as the day goes on.
Sprains, strains & injuries
A slip and fall, a car accident or a sports injury can strain the muscles and ligaments of the neck.
Arm numbness or tingling
The nerves that leave your lower neck run down your arm and hand. Numbness, tingling, burning or weakness in the arm can start in the neck, so that is the first place we check.
Neck-related headaches
Tension in the neck can radiate into the head. See headaches & migraines.
Disc problems
A bulging or herniated disc in the neck can press on a nerve. See herniated & bulging discs.
How We Care for Neck Pain in Golden Valley
Your plan is built around your exam, your goals and your daily life. Most plans combine in-office care with exercises you do at home.
Chiropractic adjustments
A quick, controlled movement to a specific joint to restore motion in the neck and upper back.
Soft-tissue release
Active Release Technique and other muscle work to ease tension before and after adjustments, so the change holds.
Exercises & stretches
One-on-one mobility training, plus exercises to strengthen weak deep neck muscles and stretch tight ones.
Acupuncture
Dr. Madeline and Dr. Tim can combine acupuncture with an adjustment in the same visit for neck and shoulder tension.
Mechanical traction
Gentle traction to decompress the spine when a disc or nerve is involved.
Workstation & posture help
Guidance on your desk setup, screen height, phone habits and sleep position. Rocktape when needed.
Meet Your Golden Valley Neck Pain Chiropractors
Dr. Timothy Klesk, DC earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University in 2014 and completed the Primary Spine Practitioner program at the University of Pittsburgh, which emphasizes front-line diagnosis, management and care coordination for people with spine problems. His focus is conservative care that helps patients reach their goals without medication or surgery.
Dr. Madeline Klesk, DC also earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University in 2014. She is a certified acupuncturist and yoga instructor with an extensive education in sports injuries, so chiropractic care and acupuncture can be combined in one visit. Read both doctors' bios
What Patients Say About Neck Care
Forward Spine Center is rated 5.0 on Google. In patients' own words:
My neck pain and headaches have been relieved and my posture is on its way to perfect!
Jackson E., Google reviewSuper sore tension in my upper back/neck area stemming from long hours sitting at a desk/computer with poor posture.
Sue M., Google reviewVery instrumental in caring for the very severe neck issue I incurred after an injury at work.
Cherish R., Google reviewWhether it's my neck, hips, or shoulders, each session is tailored to what I need most that day ...
Mya A., Google review
Excerpts from public Google reviews. Individual experiences vary.
Your First Visit
Nothing happens before you understand it. Ask questions at every step.
History & exam
After you book a New Patient Appointment, you'll get an email to set up your account and fill out intake forms. Your first visit starts with a full history and a hands-on exam of how you move.
Find the pain generator
Dr. Tim breaks spine pain into four structures that can cause symptoms: the joints, the discs, the nerve roots and the muscles. Testing each one tells us what is driving your pain, and what is not.
A plan you understand
We explain what we found and what we recommend before any treatment. Your plan includes in-office care plus exercises and habits to use at home, with a defined goal.
Get emergency care first if
Your neck pain follows a serious accident or fall, or comes with sudden weakness, trouble walking, loss of bladder or bowel control, fever with a stiff neck, or a sudden severe headache. For a medical emergency, call 911.
Does Insurance Cover Neck Pain Care?
Most health insurance plans cover chiropractic care, and we are in network with most major plans. No referral is needed to book.
- In network with most major plans
- Medicare
- Most Medicaid plans
- Workers' compensation
- Personal injury / auto accident
- HSA & FSA cards
- Self-pay with a Good Faith Estimate
Bring your insurance card and photo ID to your first visit. Questions about your plan? Call the front desk at 763-332-2680 or see our FAQ.
Neck Pain Guides
Written by our Golden Valley doctors.
Chiropractic solutions for neck pain
Common causes and the services that help.
Is your neck causing arm symptoms?
Why we check your neck first for arm and hand tingling.
No more tech neck
Tips and exercises for desk and phone posture.
Neck Pain Questions
Is there a chiropractor for neck pain in Golden Valley, MN?
Yes. Dr. Timothy Klesk, DC and Dr. Madeline Klesk, DC at Forward Spine Center, 701 Decatur Ave N, Ste 102, Golden Valley, MN 55427, care for neck pain with adjustments, soft-tissue release, exercise and acupuncture, without medication or surgery. The clinic serves Golden Valley, Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale, Crystal and Wayzata.
Can a chiropractor help neck pain from sitting at a desk?
Desk work is one of the most common reasons people see us for neck pain. Care usually combines adjustments and soft-tissue work with exercises for the deep neck muscles and changes to your workstation and phone habits, so the neck stays better between visits.
Why do I have tingling or numbness in my arm?
The nerves that leave the middle and lower neck travel down the arm and into the hand. Numbness, tingling, burning or weakness in the arm can come from a neck problem, such as a disc or narrowing where the nerve exits. That is why we examine your neck first.
What happens at my first neck pain visit?
You fill out intake forms online, then we take a full history and do a hands-on exam. We explain what we found and what we recommend before any treatment.
Do you accept insurance for neck pain treatment?
Yes. Most health insurance plans cover chiropractic care, and Forward Spine Center is in network with most major plans. We also accept Medicare, most Medicaid plans, workers' compensation and personal injury claims, and HSA/FSA cards. Bring your insurance card and photo ID to your first visit. If you don't have insurance, ask us for a Good Faith Estimate before your visit.
Do I need a referral or X-rays before I come in?
No referral is needed to book. If your exam suggests you need imaging or a medical evaluation, we will tell you.
When should I see a doctor or go to the ER instead?
Get emergency care for neck pain after a serious accident or fall, or with sudden weakness, trouble walking, loss of bladder or bowel control, fever with a stiff neck, or a sudden severe headache. For a medical emergency, call 911.
Get Your Neck Moving Again
Forward Spine Center, 701 Decatur Ave N, Ste 102, Golden Valley, MN 55427. Chiropractic care, acupuncture and rehab with Dr. Timothy Klesk, DC and Dr. Madeline Klesk, DC.
This page is general information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Last updated: October 21, 2026.
