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Dr. Skylar W. Bakko, D.C.
Chiropractor
Dr. Skylar Bakko is a Chiropractor practicing in Davenport, IA. Dr. Bakko specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patients functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others. Dr. Bakko seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
12 years
Experience
Dr. Skylar W. Bakko, D.C.
- Centennial, CO
- The Palmer College of Chiropractic
- Accepting new patients
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How do you know if your back is out of alignment?
A proper chiropractic examination can help determine that. There are many indicators of your spine is out of alignment but some common signs include pain and discomfort.
How do you realign your back?
Chiropractic adjustments are the quickest and most effective ways to realign your back.
Do I need a massage or chiropractor for a stiff neck?
Both. Chiropractic will help address the cause of the problem and massage can be very helpful in relieving those stiff muscles quickly.
How should you sleep if you have a stiff neck?
Sleeping on your stomach is probably the worst if you have a stiff neck. Sleeping face up and on your side will be better as long as your pillow supports your neck properly to READ MORE
Sleeping on your stomach is probably the worst if you have a stiff neck. Sleeping face up and on your side will be better as long as your pillow supports your neck properly to keep your spine neutral in alignment. So make sure your neck lace straight weather on your side or on your back.
How do you know if you need a chiropractic adjustment?
Pain is controlled in the brain and chiropractic heals pain by balancing brain function with adjustments. My point is, if you’re experiencing pain, then there’s a disconnect between READ MORE
Pain is controlled in the brain and chiropractic heals pain by balancing brain function with adjustments. My point is, if you’re experiencing pain, then there’s a disconnect between the brain and that part of the body, some sort of blockage in the communication. Chiropractic is meant to relieve any blockages in the communication so that your pain will heal, among other things.
What causes a stiff neck all of a sudden?
I usually find this is due to weakness in the ligaments that hold your spine together. So it’s actually something that slowly gets worse over time until you sleep the wrong way READ MORE
I usually find this is due to weakness in the ligaments that hold your spine together. So it’s actually something that slowly gets worse over time until you sleep the wrong way or turn your head too quickly and then all of a sudden you wake up with stiffness. Chronic stress is usually behind this issue. We stimulate cortisol, the stress hormone, when we’re stressed and that slowly eats away at her ligaments and makes them week overtime, which allows for that injury and stiffness of the neck.
Can chiropractic care worsen a herniated disk?
If treated improperly, any health profession can make it worse. Typically you don’t want an adjustment that involves a lot of twisting for disc issues. I use an adjusting instrument READ MORE
If treated improperly, any health profession can make it worse. Typically you don’t want an adjustment that involves a lot of twisting for disc issues. I use an adjusting instrument and/or adjustments that don’t involve twisting when presented with a disc issue.
What exercises to avoid with bulging discs?
Personally I’ve found exercises that involve a lot of impact, like running, and things like deadlifts and weighted squats to make bulging disc issues worse. In general, I’d switch READ MORE
Personally I’ve found exercises that involve a lot of impact, like running, and things like deadlifts and weighted squats to make bulging disc issues worse. In general, I’d switch to lower weights, higher reps with disc issues. The more you have to strain, the more pressure you’ll create in your abdomen which makes the discs bulge more.
What is the difference between a herniated disc and a bulging disc?
Herniation is when the jelly-like disc material pushes through the outer ligament surrounding the disc into the spinal canal. With a bulge, it doesn’t fully break/interrupt the READ MORE
Herniation is when the jelly-like disc material pushes through the outer ligament surrounding the disc into the spinal canal. With a bulge, it doesn’t fully break/interrupt the outer ligament. Both painful, both typically put pressure on the nerves and spinal canal.
How can a chiropractor help a herniated disc?
Thankfully, yes. It’s something most chiropractors get amazing results with. Consult with your chiropractor to discuss their unique treatment options (adjustments, decompression, READ MORE
Thankfully, yes. It’s something most chiropractors get amazing results with. Consult with your chiropractor to discuss their unique treatment options (adjustments, decompression, exercises, etc).
What happens if you let a herniated disc go untreated?
It’s likely to get worse over time. More pain, numbness, tingling, loss of strength... It might eventually lead to the need for surgery. Even if the pain goes away for a period READ MORE
It’s likely to get worse over time. More pain, numbness, tingling, loss of strength... It might eventually lead to the need for surgery. Even if the pain goes away for a period of time, the research tends to point to you dealing with that pain/disc issue for life. I always recommend ongoing chiropractic care after the pain is gone to make sure your back is functional for life and to help avoid surgery.
How long does it take for a herniated disc to reabsorb?
I’d be thinking 6 months, minimum. The reason is it takes 6-15 months to fully heal ligaments. They have a poor blood supply so they take long to heal. Be careful as you’ll start READ MORE
I’d be thinking 6 months, minimum. The reason is it takes 6-15 months to fully heal ligaments. They have a poor blood supply so they take long to heal. Be careful as you’ll start to feel better with treatment way before 6 months but the injury won’t be fully healed and is susceptible to re-injury. So if you start feeling great with treatment, don’t jump right back into heavy exercise or lifting if that’s what you were doing before.
Can a misaligned spine cause digestive problems?
What’s been proven is that misalignments blur the brain’s ability to ‘see’ or control areas of the body. In theory, if the misalignment is in the mid-low back, it’s likely the READ MORE
What’s been proven is that misalignments blur the brain’s ability to ‘see’ or control areas of the body. In theory, if the misalignment is in the mid-low back, it’s likely the brain will not be able to sense the signals coming from the nerves that control the digestion which can lead to improper function/regulation of the organs involved in digestion. The upper neck is also an area, that if affected, can interrupt the vagus nerve, which is the main nerve involved in digestion.
How do you treat a misaligned spine?
Gentle, chiropractic adjustments are highly recommended for misaligned spines.
What natural supplements can you take with chiropractic care?
It all depends on what you’re looking to improve and/or what your body needs. Not all chiropractor recommend supplements. I believe a lot of them do now, but it is something we READ MORE
It all depends on what you’re looking to improve and/or what your body needs. Not all chiropractor recommend supplements. I believe a lot of them do now, but it is something we recommend to most of our patients. I’ll recommend supplements for digestion issues, stress, infections/immune system, sleep, etc. If you’re wondering which supplements are safe while receiving chiropractic care, I’d say none will interfere with your treatment (except caffeine supplements... stimulates cortisol which weakens your ligaments).
Can stretching alleviate your spinal pain?
Proper stretching could very well help. Chiropractic would be best recommended for spinal pain as long as it’s not pain caused by a pathological issue such as cancer.
What exercises improve posture?
Always think exercises that extend the spine and/or strengthen the back. Face pulls, rows, pull downs, etc. I like using Foundation Training by Dr. Eric Goodman. He has a whole READ MORE
Always think exercises that extend the spine and/or strengthen the back. Face pulls, rows, pull downs, etc. I like using Foundation Training by Dr. Eric Goodman. He has a whole program or you can search on YouTube for some of his exercises.
What is making my spine hurt so badly?
I’d suggest getting evaluated by your chiropractor to find the cause as there can be many reasons causing your pain. I tend to find tight psoas muscles and misalignment of the READ MORE
I’d suggest getting evaluated by your chiropractor to find the cause as there can be many reasons causing your pain. I tend to find tight psoas muscles and misalignment of the spine in many of those instances such as yours.
What age should a child see a chiropractor?
Personally, I believe the earlier the better. I’ve safely delivered light force adjustments 100s of times to children. My youngest adjustment was performed on my 2 week old nephew. READ MORE
Personally, I believe the earlier the better. I’ve safely delivered light force adjustments 100s of times to children. My youngest adjustment was performed on my 2 week old nephew. The birthing process is physically and emotionally stressful and an adjustment is amazing for neutralizing those stressors. If he’s 10, definitely get him there to be checked regularly as chiropractic helps to improve brain and body function. Something we all want for the entirety of our lives.
How often should you see a chiropractor for neck pain?
I’ll often recommend 2-3x/week until the pain is gone, and then a less frequent schedule to prevent it from returning as well as to enjoy all the amazing brain and body benefits READ MORE
I’ll often recommend 2-3x/week until the pain is gone, and then a less frequent schedule to prevent it from returning as well as to enjoy all the amazing brain and body benefits Chiropractic has to offer.
