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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 long does chiropractic adjustment last?
Typically doctors spend 5–15 minutes in a treatment session, depending on your needs. The initial visit may take longer because they’ll be taking a history and performing an exam. READ MORE
Typically doctors spend 5–15 minutes in a treatment session, depending on your needs. The initial visit may take longer because they’ll be taking a history and performing an exam.
When should I stop chiropractic treatment?
It’s important to continue after the pain improves as the issues that caused the pain (nerves, spinal structures, ligaments) need to heal. I get adjusted every week for maintenance. READ MORE
It’s important to continue after the pain improves as the issues that caused the pain (nerves, spinal structures, ligaments) need to heal. I get adjusted every week for maintenance. I have done so for the past 10 years.
Can pregnant women go see a chiropractor?
Absolutely, you can. It’s highly recommended to be under chiropractic care during the length of your pregnancy for your health and the health of the baby.
Why do I have lower back pains?
There are many possibilities, but poor posture is a very common cause of that. You should get evaluated by your chiropractor to figure out why that’s happening and correct it. READ MORE
There are many possibilities, but poor posture is a very common cause of that. You should get evaluated by your chiropractor to figure out why that’s happening and correct it.
How can you relieve the pain from a pinched nerve?
The “pinching” is commonly caused by misalignments in your skeletal structure and chiropractors know how to realign your joints to relieve irritating/pinching of those nerves. READ MORE
The “pinching” is commonly caused by misalignments in your skeletal structure and chiropractors know how to realign your joints to relieve irritating/pinching of those nerves.
Injury caused muscular strain in back. How can chiropractic rehab help?
Your brain and nervous system function determines how quickly those tissues will heal. Chiropractic enhances brain and nervous system function which commonly speeds up healing READ MORE
Your brain and nervous system function determines how quickly those tissues will heal. Chiropractic enhances brain and nervous system function which commonly speeds up healing times.
Why do I have lower back pain?
Poor posture is a very common cause of pain. I would get evaluated by your chiropractor to see what can be done to heal the pain and prevent it in the future.
What might be causing my hip pain?
It’s difficult to say without examining the area and taking a full history, but poor posture and improper lifting form is a common cause of pain.
X-rays again?
I’m not sure if that’s part of the law for chiropractors in Illinois, but they do need to maintain a standard of care in alignment with their state boards and if xrays allow them READ MORE
I’m not sure if that’s part of the law for chiropractors in Illinois, but they do need to maintain a standard of care in alignment with their state boards and if xrays allow them to serve you better and make proper recommendations, then it is important to get them. Some doctors take xrays every year, so every 5 years is very reasonable.
Can chiropractic care help my baby's fussiness?
It can be very helpful for that. It’s difficult to know what’s exactly irritating babies but if there’s some stress on their bodies that we aren’t aware of, chiropractic may be READ MORE
It can be very helpful for that. It’s difficult to know what’s exactly irritating babies but if there’s some stress on their bodies that we aren’t aware of, chiropractic may be able to ease that stress in their bodies.
Could my lower back pain and hip pain be caused by my sciatic nerve?
That sounds like it could be that sciatic nerve. I would get evaluated by your chiropractor to start talking options on how to heal that.
Persistent crick in neck, what do I do?
If you haven’t been evaluated by your chiropractor yet, I would do that. A misalignment of your spine could be the cause.
Can I exercise after a back adjustment?
I like to have patients rest the day of the adjustment to help it settle and take effect.
I have sudden severe hip pain. What should I do?
I would get evaluated by your chiropractor. In the mean time I would look for stretches online for that area of your body.
How can chiropractors help my son's ADHD?
I work with ADHD a lot. It may not be a specialty of that chiropractor but in general, chiropractic adjustments help to de stress and balance brain function. That is extremely READ MORE
I work with ADHD a lot. It may not be a specialty of that chiropractor but in general, chiropractic adjustments help to de stress and balance brain function. That is extremely important with ADHD.
Diarrhea after going to the chiropractor?
It’s possible to experience detox reactions such as those after treatments, especially if your body is toxic (whether you’re aware of that or not). I would say that’s more of a READ MORE
It’s possible to experience detox reactions such as those after treatments, especially if your body is toxic (whether you’re aware of that or not). I would say that’s more of a rare reaction, though.
Is manipulation under anesthesia effective?
I would try manipulation without anesthesia at a chiropractor’s office first. They deal with pain all the time without the use of anesthesia.
How can a chiropractor help after a sports injury?
Chiropractic adjustments will help everything is back in alignment which improves nerve function. You need food nerve function to get those muscles and tissues to heal faster. READ MORE
Chiropractic adjustments will help everything is back in alignment which improves nerve function. You need food nerve function to get those muscles and tissues to heal faster.
Can a chiropractor fix a pinched nerve?
Chiropractic would always be my first choice for pinched nerves. They are nerve doctors, not bone doctors.
What could be the cause of my shoulder pain?
There could be a couple common reasons, but I would not know for sure without doing a complete history and exam. Some common reasons my include: old injuries, repetitive motion, READ MORE
There could be a couple common reasons, but I would not know for sure without doing a complete history and exam. Some common reasons my include: old injuries, repetitive motion, poor posture, proper lifting, and even stress is a common reason.
