The Best Stretch For Your QL (Quadratus Lumborum) | Tim Keeley | Physio REHAB
#ql #backpain #mobility
Many different types of lower back stretches out there for you QL, but I find this one is the best to target the QL, as well as some lumbar extensors and obliques.
The key with this stretch is to work on all three components: flexion, rotation, side flexion and all the while trying to take out the hamstring and sciatic nerve component so you can focus on the lower back mobility. I also have a trick for those of you who are really tight and find it different to balance holding your foot.
It's a great stretch foe you lower back pain and tightness so if you're doing something different - try this and I am sure you'll thank me!
Happy stretching!
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You had an old video with this exact exercise years ago which I followed. Seen so many physios and chiros for 3 to 4 years prior without success. Came across your vid, stretched for 1 min twice a day. Back problem fixed after 6 months. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
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Like all the others have mentioned, this is the best QL stretch that I have found. Insanely effective. I would also recommend checking out his video on the serratus, it was very beneficial and helped expose a big muscle weakness for me.
This is better than any QL stretch I've tried...I will do this regularly
Because you bend that outside leg it takes all the pain from the hamstring and allows my to isolate the ql better than any stretch I've done. Such a weird muscle to stretch but this is easy the best I've tried. This is now a daily for me for sure. As a concreter for the last 12 years I thought I was just going to have to deal with the pain. Helped so much, thankyou.
Thank you!! Thank you for this stretch!! I’m actually a retired PT and injured my back about two weeks ago. My QL was so tight and I could not relieve the pain I was having until I did your stretch! It literally took all the pain away that I’ve been having for weeks. I did it again this morning, and I got all kinds of deep popping in my low back and pelvic area which I also really needed. So thank you thank you again.🎉🎉🎉
Almost a year of pain, convinced I had sciatica. It’s a tight QL, and wall stretch wasn’t cutting it anymore. Thank you so much. Literally a lifesaver.
Just tried this for the first time after having tight QL on and off for some years and ended up blurting out an unintentional "WOOOOOW" never felt a stretch like that in the tight muscle before and in such a comfortable position too without having to be a contortionist
Really appreciate your video as it takes into account the real shortcomings in a person with back trouble like mobility, flexion etc., Your suggestions to achieve the objective are very useful. Please bring more such videos for all the muscle groups of the lower back and glutes. Great video!
@physiorehab
2 жыл бұрын
Will try!
This is the single most helpful stretch I’ve ever found online THANK YOU SO MUCH!
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This is the best stretch for the QL I have ever done. Thank you for sharing!
@physiorehab
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@matt49125
7 ай бұрын
@@physiorehab Just tried it and it's a belter.
This is the stretch! Nothing else helped.. Doing this in the morning/afternoon/evening is the only one that's been effective! Thank you!
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So I've had lower back pain/tightness for years. I'm only 27, I work in warehouse for a living but also go to the gym 3-4 times a week. In recent years, my Deadlift and Squat strength has decreased due to my back becoming sore and aggravated under heavy load. I have tried a few different QL stretches but nothing has seemed to work. I have only just found this video and tried it out and this is by far the best stretch I have done for my QL. I am going to repeat this stretch daily and follow up with updates. Thank you for this video! I am confident this will help fix my QL issue :)
This stretch is freaking brilliant. Precisely what i needed to fix my hip pain. 👏👏👏
@physiorehab
Жыл бұрын
👍 it’s a cracker
Probably one of the only stretches I’ve done that I’ve actually felt make a difference. This was first time finding your videos. Awesome stuff man!
@physiorehab
2 жыл бұрын
Glad this one helped! 😄
I didn’t know what pain I had untiI came across this video.. the stretch really worked. It was really painful especially when I had to go to bed. Thanks a mil.
After trying about 10 videos, this is the one that worked for me! Thank you!
I think you just saved my life. I have been so over the constant pain and the wall stretch just wasn't doing it anymore. thank you!
@physiorehab
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
Best QL stretch by far! Thanks a lot.
Thank you for this excellent stretch! I've had a very tight QL (right side) for years and I could never find the right stretch. This is perfect. I have very tight hamstrings, so your recommended leg bend helps prevent that restriction. The QL was particularly tight today and after only 3 sets (along with nice deep breathing), it released! I shall do this daily. Thank you, sir!
From Spain, what an effective stretch. You are a lifesaver with my SI joint, the inflammation of the quadratus lumborum is intolerable. Thanks a lot
Great stretch, really helped me out👊
No words- all I can say is thank you thank you thank you !!!!!!🙏 ❤
@physiorehab
Ай бұрын
You are so welcome
This is really great! Thank you.
Thanks for the video. Have a really tight right hip from my scoliosis, so this stretch is a game changer. Cheers
This is without a doubt the best QL stretch I've tried! thank you so much for sharing it!
@physiorehab
5 ай бұрын
Thank you!! glad you found it useful and appreciate the gratitude :)
Holy moly, this targets the QL perfectly. Had no idea mine was so tight, was delighted to feel such a great stretch. I'll be doing this daily.
THIS FELT AMAZING. Thanks
Almost in tears with pain, ran across this video, and is really helping!! Thank you
@physiorehab
11 ай бұрын
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Thank you so much Tim. This is awesome. So much relief from this stretch. I only just found out today what my years of pain actually is: QL tightness. You would not believe the amount of physios and doctors I have seen including a pain specialist doc that could not tell me what was wrong with me. I have been in so much pain they put me on opioids a few months ago. I saw an Ayurvedic therapist today who told me - finally - what was going on. Nailed it straight away. So now I am able to see the stretches on KZread I need. Your work is much appreciated and I am your very happy follower now! 😊
@physiorehab
2 жыл бұрын
Great work! Glad it helped. Match it now with core strength
@ERICDIZZYASMR
Жыл бұрын
Did your tight QL interfere with your hip and or hamstring?
Thank you. A real good stretch that really hits the spot.
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The most insane LQ stretch i have ever had!. As he explained, rotating your body, side leaning, pulling your body and pushing your fully-bent knee are what make this stretch so effective🔥 i was relieved immediately…….THANK U
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Brilliant stretch 🙌
Thanks legend, just did these stretches in the gym and feel better already after a back spasm. 👍
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This is an amazing stretch that has helped sooooo much from the first time I did it! Thank you!!
@physiorehab
11 ай бұрын
You're so welcome!
A simple and very effective stretch for an elusive muscle. Thank you for sharing.
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Amazing stretch thank you. This is a really hard spot to get and this stretch does actually get it.
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10 ай бұрын
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OMG this feels sooooo good!
Thank you, great video. It helped me sleep properly after long time.
OMG!!!! this is my QL saver!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
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10 ай бұрын
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Thats miraculous. Thank you very much
Excellent stretch !
This is the best one I’ve tried ❤
Wow. Seriously: thank you!
Wow. Just tried this first time. Amazing. I can feel getting into the QL, And how tight it is. Thanks 🙏🏽
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Very informative, nice! 🙌
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Man I cannot believe the result. Thanks so much for this
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Excellent tips... less strenuous yet powerful. Thanks for these advices.
@physiorehab
Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
That is a truly amazing stretch. Thanks for sharing
@physiorehab
11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
Amazing video and explanation. Many thanks
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I just like this channel so much,thank you
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I happened upon your Swiss ball, hip strengthening video and immediately recognized that some of my muscular skeletal problems surely stem from weak side glutes. I began the exercise four days ago. Today, your video on the QL stretch came to my attention~I tried it and, at least temporarily, I have gotten unbelievable relief from a super tight and sore left QL!! I have been in so much pain. Hopefully I wake up tomorrow morning without suffering the consequences from the stretches~many times, stretches do me more harm than good. Thank you so very much for sharing your expertise with us~I will be monitoring my progress and plan to stay tuned and let you know how my program plays out.
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Thank you
Finally I can target the QL properly! Thanks!
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6 ай бұрын
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This stretch has honestly changed my life!
@physiorehab
6 ай бұрын
Glad it helps !
Omg … it’s awesome
Wow!! After fracturing my thoracic spine my QLs stayed fired up!! 4 months post fracture they still are on fire! Came across your video -- so so so helpful!! Also brought attention to just how tight my hips are!! Cyclist here! 😊 I guess I’ll have find your video on tight hips now!
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Brilliant. Thank you.
@physiorehab
2 жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
It really does make a difference. Thank you very much good sir. I'll do it regularly
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Thanks for the information 👍
@physiorehab
2 жыл бұрын
No worries! 😄
Thank you very much mate ❤
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Honestly the best ql stretch thanks for the advice
@physiorehab
2 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
Very effective! Best stretch! Thanks coach!
@physiorehab
8 ай бұрын
You're so welcome! Glad they helped :)
Thanks I love this!!!
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11 ай бұрын
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My first time!!! Ohhh that’s a good stretch 😫😫
Fantastic👏👏👏
Thanks!
@physiorehab
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!! Glad you appreciate the content 🙏
Really great QL stretch; best one so far and I must have tried 10 other QL stretch videos.
@physiorehab
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
My lower back already feels better!
That reenactment of a back spasm was so accurate 😂
Great great great!
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Oh my, Dr. Tim!!! I have had back and hip tightness for over 10 years. I have avoided hip replacement and have followed so many exercises and swim 4 times per week, but that exact area just above my pelvis bone on the left side has always been extremely tight. I tried this stretch 3 times each side twice yesterday....WOW!!!! It is not easy and it almost takes my breath away, but I focused on breathing and massaged that spot while I stretched for only 1 minute. As soon as I got up and walked around, the pain was gone! I will continue doing this for sure. Thank you so much!
@physiorehab
11 ай бұрын
Great news!
@karenpiraneo5426
11 ай бұрын
Dr. Tim, I have done these exercises for 1 month now and YES I have loosened this muscle, BUT... I am getting small spasms and some new back aches. Is this normal? I figure everything, including my hip, is trying to readjust?
Ty
That felt so good. Wow. I hope this is what has been right. I’ve been deadlifting and squatting for almost two years now, and I’ve always been frustrated by this annoying pain in my lower right back. But this just hit the spot perfectly
@MrPianoMatt12
Жыл бұрын
Has this been helping you? I have the same pain as you!
@andrewrobinson7472
Жыл бұрын
@@MrPianoMatt12 yes. At least for me my experience has taught me these kinds of things require you to be very proactive. Constantly examining the cause and effect of pain and experimenting with things to see what gets you a result you like. This stretch is awesome. Also try a Jefferson curl, “clam shell” glute/hip exercise, and decrompressing your spine while hanging from a bar.
@MrPianoMatt12
Жыл бұрын
@@andrewrobinson7472 thanks for the suggestions. I'm glad it has worked for you
Amazing!
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you can't believe how much that helped 😊😊
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Obrigado!
This is a great stretch for someone like me who is always sleeping on one side! Cheers
@physiorehab
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Hope it helps! 👍
I just did it it was magical Thanks 🙏
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Masterpiece
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Great stretch for a notoriously difficult muscle
@physiorehab
2 жыл бұрын
Hope it goes well :)
@trumpameri1638
Жыл бұрын
Notorious muscle indeed
I felt my SI joint pop. Relief!
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❤i can feel the pull 👍🏻
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Oh nice feel this sweet
This was a lovely stretch for the QL! I have hip tightness, any video recommendations for hip issues?
@physiorehab
6 ай бұрын
Yep they are all in my channel
this is so helpful, thank you and I wish you get rich
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Had a problem with my back forever. I think this stretch is just what I was needing. Thank-you!
@physiorehab
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helps!
This is going in the toolkit 🎉
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your video is very informative
@physiorehab
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks glad you like it 😄
@MiraMate
2 жыл бұрын
@@physiorehab we want to work with you, would it be possible?
Fabulous stretch, thanks so much! If one has tight hip, where knee going out, won't reach floor, any suggestions for that hip tightness? Thanks!
@physiorehab
Жыл бұрын
Yep have a look at my hip mobility videos on my channel or look at the program at physiorehab.com
I’m so tense I can’t even do the starting position. I wish I never neglected the stretching and stuff while working out
Great Stretch especially for me Mr tight! I was doing it with a straight leg preciously like a lot of instructional videos but this bent leg way is much better for me thanks. Question though, instead of grabbing around the foot can I grab my big toe, feels better, let me know if no good though. Thanks
@physiorehab
Жыл бұрын
Whatever works! 😄
This exercise just caused my lower back to sprain and i got in bed for 8 days, so be careful following those videos in youtube.
@uprightcr2744
4 ай бұрын
Ok whiny Karen. If you can’t handle a small stretch without spraining your back, then you can’t handle anything
Really solid stretch actually - a bit long winded, but good information 👍🏽
Hi Sir. First of all thank you for the tutorial. I have always had an issue which is bothering me so much and holding me back while i try to train my abs. As i perform crunches with my abs where is need to flex my lower back, i always feel soreness at the back to a point that i need to stop. Does it related to the tight QL? If yes, should this exercise be helpful to me. Thank you a lot sir!
this is it
Your video is very good.My16 year old cp child have QL tightness. Let me try this exercise.
@physiorehab
2 жыл бұрын
How it goes well 👍
@seemadasan7086
2 жыл бұрын
@@physiorehab it's really very good exercise and it's very easy to do.My child doing good. Thank you. God bless you.
What about the QL "ballerina stretch" ? Can be done standing, anywhere.
hello sir, this question is regarding the supraspinatus tear- sir , I diagnosed myself from some other video regarding different tears and only pain was while testing for supraspinatus- now I came to this video and I think it's really GREAT, can I go to gym now and train normally like shoulders and chest while also doing rehab??
@ahmadsalus7660
Жыл бұрын
sir this is a QL video, not supraspinatus
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I forgot to add this to my strecthing movements post training last week, as I forgot the stance, but will do so hopefully after tomorrows training. But a question, would it be better if we do this after the ''sciatica flossing'' where we are laying on the floor with our backs and ''flossing'' each leg at a time, or would it make no difference if we do this before Tim? Best wishes.
@physiorehab
2 жыл бұрын
Either or, I don’t think it matters too much and you are working different structures
@KenanTurkiye
2 жыл бұрын
@@physiorehab Thank you for the answer, yeah I guess I was overthinking it, lol. Best wishes.
@KenanTurkiye
2 жыл бұрын
...btw I did add that stretch to my programme did it again in this mornings training, and it has improved the tension in my lower back/sides tremendously. People really should try your advices. Thank you once again.