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Trigger Point Release for QL Quadratus Lumborum

Unlocking Relief: The Role of the Quadratus Lumborum in Back Pain and How to Treat Trigger Points

The Quadratus Lumborum (QL) muscle is a key player in maintaining the stability and movement of the lower back and pelvis Despite its relatively small size, the QL muscle can...
Trigger Point Therapy - Erector Spinae

Trigger Point Therapy - Erector Spinae

    Treating Erector Spinae Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner M.D.   Erector Spinae Muscle   Over 30 million Americans experience lower back pain, and it is one of...
Understanding Trigger Points in the Thoracolumbar Region

Understanding Trigger Points in the Thoracolumbar Region

The thoracolumbar region is a critical area of the body that plays a significant role in our overall posture and movement. This region encompasses the lower thoracic spine and the...
Common Back Pain - Disc Prolapse (Slipped/Ruptured/Herniated Disc)

Common Back Pain - Disc Prolapse (Slipped/Ruptured/Herniated Disc)

A slipped disc (also known as a herniated, ruptured or prolapsed disc) results when the shock-absorbing pads or intervertebral discs split or rupture Discs are segments of connective tissue that...
Trigger Points and Lower Back Pain: Treatment Overview

Trigger Points and Lower Back Pain: Treatment Overview

Treating Trigger Points for Back Pain   Lower Back Pain has reached epidemic proportions. Today we look at the part played by trigger points. It has been suggested that low...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Quadratus Lumborum

Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Quadratus Lumborum

Lower Back Pain (LBP) and especially chronic LBP is often associated with trigger points in the Quadratus Lumborum (QL) muscles. Quadratus lumborum (QL) is a muscle located in the lateral...
Quadratus Lumborum Stretching

Stretching for Pain Relief - Quadratus Lumborum

What is the Quadratus Lumborum? In this article we will take a look at the Quadratus Lumborum and the most common injuries associated with it. We'll also look at some...
How to Stretch Quadratus Lumborum (QL)

How to Stretch Quadratus Lumborum (QL)

     Active Trigger Points in the QL are Often Associated with Back Pain The QL works together with the psoas for creating an anterior pelvic tilt. It also helps to stabilize...
Intercostal Muscles | Rib Pain | Back Pain | Chest Pain

Intercostal Muscles | Rib Pain | Back Pain | Chest Pain

Intercostal Muscles       Massage for the Intercostal Muscles - Maureen Abson     The intercostal muscles provide about 25% of the total force of breathing, and may help stabilize...
Standing Extension

Standing Extension

  Technique: Stand straight with your hand behind your hips with your fingers facing down Push your hands into your pelvis so that your lower back arches Don’t use your...
Lower Back Pain and Trigger Points

Lower Back Pain and Trigger Points

Lower Back Pain         Treating Trigger Points for Back Pain - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   Lower Back Pain has reached epidemic proportions. Here we look at the...
How to Treat Low Back Pain

How to Treat Low Back Pain

  Low Back Pain     Paul Townley, Physiotherapist, Shows Some Techniques for Treating Back Pain     There are a number of muscles that may be implicated in low...