Dr Mo Manchester Chiropractor

Dr Mo Manchester Chiropractor Dr Mo has been awarded the Top Three Best Rated chiropractors in Manchester every year since 2017 and is the most reviewed chiropractor in Manchester.
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20/04/2026

Hundreds of you asked for more help after my last viral video.

So here’s the tummy massage you do before every feed.

A meta-analysis published in 2021 specifically on infant massage for functional constipation found that it significantly improved defecation frequency, stool form, and reduced constipation symptoms in babies (Li et al., 2021).

An umbrella review of systematic reviews in 2024 confirmed that pediatric massage is effective for gastrointestinal problems including constipation in infants and children under 5 years (Yeung et al., 2024).

Why clockwise matters:
The intestinal tract runs clockwise in your baby’s abdomen. Massaging in this direction moves contents along the natural path toward the bowel.

How to do this tummy massage:
1. Do this BEFORE every feed (not after - that can cause spit-up)
2. Lay your baby on their back on a soft surface
3. Use firm pressure - not just on the skin, but deep enough to reach the intestines.
4. Five strokes from bottom to top on the RIGHT side of baby’s abdomen
5. Five strokes from right to left across the top of the abdomen
6. Five strokes from top to bottom on the LEFT side

Before feeds:
Tummy massage + bicycle legs (bend knees up toward chest, gentle cycling motion)

After feeds:
Hold baby upright in poo squat position and walk around for 5-10 minutes

If your baby hasn’t pooed for several days, seems distressed, has a hard tummy, or is refusing feeds, speak to your doctor, paediatrician or health visitor today.

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📌 Disclaimer:
This is for education only. I’m not diagnosing or treating any condition, including any bowel conditions. If your baby hasn’t had a bowel movement in several days or seems unwell, speak to your doctor, paediatrician or health visitor immediately.

References:
• Li, M. et al. (2021). Infant massage for functional constipation (meta-analysis). Frontiers in Public Health
• Yeung, W.F. et al. (2024). Pediatric massage in infants under 5 years (umbrella review). Heliyon

02/04/2026

You’re not “cracking” your SI joint. You’re restoring movement it’s been missing.

When people say their low back or SI joint feels stuck, it’s rarely because something is out of place. It’s usually because load and movement have narrowed around the pelvis.

Research shows that reduced hip mobility and asymmetrical pelvic loading increase strain through the lumbopelvic region, often felt as that familiar SI-type ache or stiffness (Hartvigsen et al., 2024; Reiman et al., 2023).

What this position does:
* Opens the hips into flexion and abduction
* Encourages a hip hinge instead of collapsing through the spine
* Reduces protective muscle tone around the pelvis
* Improves load sharing between the hips, SI region, and lumbar spine

Why the breathing matters: slow exhalation reduces muscle guarding through the nervous system. This is well supported in recent research on pain modulation and movement restoration (Courtney et al., 2024; Moseley & Butler, 2024).

How to try it:
* Sit with legs in a gentle V
* Prop one leg on a yoga block or a foam roller
* Hinge forward from the hips
* Reach hands toward the floor
* Take 3 slow breaths out

Stop before pain. No forcing.

The real issue: if your back keeps feeling jammed, it’s often because it’s doing a job your hips should be sharing.
This isn’t a fix for everything. It’s a quick way to give your pelvis and SI region options again.

💬 Comment VIRAL for my most viral hip stretch. Instagram only lets me reach your normal inbox if you follow me.

This is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you’re in pain or unsure, get assessed by a qualified clinician.

References:
* Hartvigsen et al. (2024). Lumbopelvic load transfer and movement variability. Spine
* Reiman, M.P. et al. (2023). Hip mobility and lumbopelvic pain relationships. British Journal of Sports Medicine
* Courtney et al. (2024). Respiratory strategies and musculoskeletal pain modulation. Journal of Pain Research
* Moseley, G.L. & Butler, D.S. (2024). Graded sensorimotor retraining and pain science. Pain

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