Do you have pain on the side of the low back? Find yourself blaming QL tightness for your back pain? Perhaps the QL is much more integrated than we think. DocJen & Dr. Dom dissect the QL and explain the fascial connections that intersect and integrate with the QL. They hone in on its connections with the rib cage and lower core, discussing its function in spinal movements and breathing patterns. Furthermore, they explain common symptoms and complaints associated with QL pain and how trigger points in the QL may lead to referral patterns. They explore how prolonged sitting, hip pain, and low back pain can be associated with the QL, as well as their top recommendations when addressing and treating QL-associated symptoms. Learn how you can approach your QL trigger points on your own terms!

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What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl:

3:20 – Dissecting the QL.

5:35 – The Low Core.

6:21 – Thoracolumbar Fascia.

8:47 – QL Role in Breathing.

9:42 – QL associated symptoms.

12:00 – Treating QL trigger points.

14:27 – Passive Modalities.

16:06 – Tools to help QL-associated symptoms.

18:14  – Techniques for nerve entrapment around the QL area.

20:14  – Core Work.

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