A tight quadratus lumborum (QL) muscle can cause lower back pain, hip discomfort, or stiffness. Symptoms include difficulty standing upright, limited range of motion, and pain radiating to the hips or down the legs. It may also lead to an uneven pelvis, muscle spasms, and increased discomfort when sitting or walking. #backpainrelief #physio #yogatutorial | Abi Mills Yoga

The quadratus lumborum (QL) is a deep muscle in the lower back that connects the spine to the pelvis. When it becomes tight or tense, it can cause localized pain in the lower back. This tightness may result from prolonged sitting, poor posture, repetitive movements, or overuse.Stretching the quadratus lumborum can help relieve back pain by lengthening and relaxing the muscle, reducing tension and stiffness. 👉Stretching can also improve flexibility, increase blood flow to the area, and alleviate

Stretching the quadratus lumborum (QL) muscle can be helpful for relieving back pain for several key reasons: ✅How Stretching the QL Helps Back Pain:1. Releases Muscle TensionWhen the QL gets tight (otten trom prolonged sitting, poor posture, or overuse), it can create pain directly in the low back or refer pain to the hip, glutes, or even upper back. Stretching helps reduce this chronic tension and tightness.2. Improves Mobility and FlexibilityTight QLs limit lateral spinal movement and hip mob

QUADRATUS LUMBORUM PAIN 🔥The Quadratus Lomborum is a deep muscle of the back often responsible for unilateral back pain. This tissue can be irritated for numerous different reasons. Often this tissue is stiff, which is why we begin with 2 mobility exercises for this muscle. 👉However, this stiffness is commonly secondary to initial weakness. The last 2 exercises will showcase ways to strengthen this area. The best part is that when you are strengthening one side, you are stretching the opposite