Forward Spine Center is a two-doctor chiropractic clinic at 701 Decatur Ave N in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Sciatica can make it hard to sit, stand, walk or sleep, and it affects athletes and desk workers alike.
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
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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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What Causes Sciatica?
The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body. It starts in the lower back and runs through each buttock and down each leg. When it is irritated, you can feel it anywhere along that path.
Herniated or bulging disc
Disc material can press on the nerve root as it leaves the spine. See herniated & bulging discs.
Spinal stenosis
Narrowing of the canal where the nerve exits, more common after age 50. Its care differs from a disc herniation, so we tell them apart.
Inflammation & tight tissues
Inflamed or injured soft tissue around the nerve can put pressure on it.
Sprains, strains & joint injury
Lower back and hip injuries can aggravate the nerve.
Arthritis & overuse
Wear and repetitive load on the lower back and hips.
Sitting all day
Long periods of sitting load the discs and the nerve. Weekend warriors and desk workers both get sciatica.
How We Care for Sciatica in Golden Valley
Home care can ease the pain, but lasting change usually needs a plan built on an exam. We use at least one in-office treatment plus take-home exercises, stretches and advice.
Flexion-extension adjustments
A gentle, movement-based adjustment that lengthens the spine and creates space between the vertebrae to take pressure off the nerve.
Mechanical traction
Traction to decompress the spine.
Soft-tissue release
Active Release Technique for tight muscles in the back, hips and legs.
Exercises & stretches
Gentle, low-impact movement and strengthening to keep you active, progressed as you improve.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture can be combined with an adjustment for sciatic pain.
Home care advice
How to use ice and heat, change positions, and move through the day without aggravating the nerve.
Meet Your Golden Valley Sciatica 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
Forward Spine Center is rated 5.0 on Google. In patients' own words:
Dr. Klesk has helped provide support, exercises and education through a routine adjustment, TMJ inducing migraines and even sciatic nerve pain.
Allison C., Google reviewFrom acute lower back injuries to a few bouts with TMJ disorder symptoms, they have always been able to get me on the path to recovery.
Jeff S., Google reviewSet a plan from the beginning that has helped me get back to normal life after throwing out my back.
Mark O., Google reviewIf you're dealing with back, neck, or spine issues and looking for a team you can trust, Forward Spine Center is a fantastic choice.
Hilary M., 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
Sciatica comes with loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness in the groin or inner thighs, leg weakness that is getting worse, or follows a major fall or accident. For a medical emergency, call 911.
Does Insurance Cover Sciatica 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.
Sciatica Guides
Written by our Golden Valley doctors.
Causes of sciatica
What it is and ways to ease it at home.
Gentle techniques for sciatica
How flexion-extension adjustments work.
What is causing my back pain?
Dr. Tim on the four pain generators.
Sciatica Questions
Who treats sciatica without medication near Golden Valley, MN?
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 sciatica without medication, injections or surgery, using gentle adjustments, traction, soft-tissue work, acupuncture and exercise. The clinic serves Golden Valley, Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale, Crystal and Wayzata.
What does sciatica feel like?
Dull, sharp or throbbing pain in the lower back, buttock, hip or leg, sometimes with numbness or tingling. It can make bending, walking, sitting or sleeping difficult.
What is a flexion-extension adjustment?
A gentle, movement-based adjustment that lengthens the spine and creates space between the vertebrae to reduce pressure on the sciatic nerve. We use it for sciatica from a herniated disc or spinal stenosis.
Is sciatica caused by a herniated disc?
Often, but not always. Sciatica can also come from spinal stenosis, inflammation, joint injury or tight tissues. Your exam helps tell these apart, because the care is different.
Do you accept insurance for sciatica 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.
What can I do at home for sciatica?
Gentle, low-impact movement and stretches, ice or heat, and changing positions to take pressure off the area can help. Home care eases pain, but an exam is the best way to find what is irritating the nerve.
When is sciatica an emergency?
Get emergency care for sciatica with loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness in the groin or inner thighs, or leg weakness that is getting worse. For a medical emergency, call 911.
Take the Pressure Off
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.
