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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

How do chiropractors help sciatic pain?

Chiropractors are brain and nerve doctors. Sciatica problems are nerve irritation problems. Chiropractors specialize in locating and correcting the source of that nerve irritation. READ MORE
Chiropractors are brain and nerve doctors. Sciatica problems are nerve irritation problems. Chiropractors specialize in locating and correcting the source of that nerve irritation.

What are some stretches my son can do at home for back pain?

My favorite low back exercises... YouTube “Lower back workout with Dr. Eric Goodman.” The video is 11:59 long. It’s a great routine for getting out of pain but more importantly READ MORE
My favorite low back exercises... YouTube “Lower back workout with Dr. Eric Goodman.” The video is 11:59 long. It’s a great routine for getting out of pain but more importantly strengthening and keeping out of pain. It’s a video from Dr. Goodman’s Foundation Training which is a whole program I suggest looking up as well.

Can sciatica pain extend to my leg?

It’s possible for sure. It could be a muscle issue as well. Difficult to know exactly without a proper history and evaluation, but you have the right idea. I would consult with READ MORE
It’s possible for sure. It could be a muscle issue as well. Difficult to know exactly without a proper history and evaluation, but you have the right idea. I would consult with your chiropractor.

What can I do about discomfort in my back?

I would consult with your chiropractor or PT to find out what’s going on. That’s not something you want to wait around to see if it just goes alway as it could lead to worse pain READ MORE
I would consult with your chiropractor or PT to find out what’s going on. That’s not something you want to wait around to see if it just goes alway as it could lead to worse pain or injury down the road.

How do chiropractors treat scoliosis?

Chiropractic treatments will help to guide the realigning of the spine with the brace over time. I’d highly recommend that. As the brace works to change the structure, adjustments READ MORE
Chiropractic treatments will help to guide the realigning of the spine with the brace over time. I’d highly recommend that. As the brace works to change the structure, adjustments will help ease discomfort and restore normal spinal function.

Can my son's sleep patterns improve with chiropractic care?

If you can find a chiropractor that focuses on neurology, then yes. Sleep issues are very common with brain imbalances and chiropractors that understand that connection will typically READ MORE
If you can find a chiropractor that focuses on neurology, then yes. Sleep issues are very common with brain imbalances and chiropractors that understand that connection will typically get great results with sleep. Search functional neurology or brain based wellness chiropractor.

I have stiffness in my neck. Will an over the counter medication help?

The stiffness is only a symptom, it’s not the problem. The medication may lower or mask your symptom but it will never fully treat your problem. I would consider getting it evaluated READ MORE
The stiffness is only a symptom, it’s not the problem. The medication may lower or mask your symptom but it will never fully treat your problem. I would consider getting it evaluated by your chiropractor.

Can a chiropractor help me with my sciatica?

Chiropractic typically gets great results with sciatic pain. They will find the location of the Nerve irritation and make specific adjustments to your spine to relieve that nerve READ MORE
Chiropractic typically gets great results with sciatic pain. They will find the location of the Nerve irritation and make specific adjustments to your spine to relieve that nerve irritation.

What is causing my random back pain?

I would consider other common stressors as the source of your pain: poor posture, sitting long periods, poor mattress, driving, improper lifting or exercise form, old injuries, READ MORE
I would consider other common stressors as the source of your pain: poor posture, sitting long periods, poor mattress, driving, improper lifting or exercise form, old injuries, etc. Getting an evaluation by your chiropractor or PT could help to identify the source of your pain and give treatments and suggestions on how to avoid that in the future.

Will yoga help in treating my hip pain?

That’s very possible. I would personally get checked by my chiropractor to make sure the hip was functioning correctly and then use yoga as a way to rehab and prevent further injury READ MORE
That’s very possible. I would personally get checked by my chiropractor to make sure the hip was functioning correctly and then use yoga as a way to rehab and prevent further injury and discomfort.

My son hurt his back and needs to undergo surgery. Will it affect his future life?

I would look for a chiropractor that specializes in functional neurology to help you figure that out. After surgery it’s likely they can’t receive traditional chiropractic treatments READ MORE
I would look for a chiropractor that specializes in functional neurology to help you figure that out. After surgery it’s likely they can’t receive traditional chiropractic treatments so a functional neurologist has many tools to help rehabilitate the neurological issues that may have come from the injury.

How can I prevent my back from getting strained at work?

I would consider back strengthening exercises. I like foundation training by Dr. Eric Goodman. Check him out in YouTube or his website. I would consider regular chiropractic adjustments. READ MORE
I would consider back strengthening exercises. I like foundation training by Dr. Eric Goodman. Check him out in YouTube or his website. I would consider regular chiropractic adjustments. I would also consider wearing a low back support belt during work only.

Inspite of bed rest, my sciatica pain is not getting better?

Bed rest is the one thing proven to NOT help back pain. I would personally get evaluated and treated by my chiropractor.

Can I go on a treadmill or go cycling with back pain?

It’s likely to hurt your back more. I would consider getting it evaluated by your chiropractor or PT to get to the root of your pain.

Can chiropractors diagnose back conditions?

A chiropractor would be my first choice for most back conditions.

What is the ideal treatment for sciatica?

Chiropractic treatment combined with dry needling can be helpful.

How can I correct the hunch in my back?

I would likely recommend adjustments to help realign your spine along with spinal strengthening exercises.

Back injury at workplace. What should I do now?

Ice is typically what you should do after a fresh injury, but you should get evaluated by your chiropractor to assess the damage.

Can chiropractic care help my diabetic neuropathy?

Yes, chiropractors who specialize in neurology typically have solutions for that.

Can a chiropractor help me with my child's GERD?

Yes it possibly can. That’s actually the most common reason we see infants and children in our office.