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

Stretching the quadratus lumborum muscle can help relieve back pain because this muscle plays a major role in stabilizing the spine and supporting movements like bending and twisting. When it becomes tight from poor posture, prolonged sitting, or overuse it can pull on the lower back creating stiffness and discomfort. Gentle stretching helps lengthen the muscle, improve blood flow, and restore flexibility which reduces strain on surrounding muscles and joints. By releasing tension in the quadrat