Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Muscle | Low Back Pain & Physiotherapy Guide

In this physiotherapy training video, Milan Dragutinovic from Pain Free Health Clinics explains the Quadratus Lumborum (QL) muscle — one of the most important yet overlooked muscles linked to chronic low back pain. You’ll discover: ✅ QL muscle anatomy – iliocostal, iliolumbar, and lumbocostal fibers ✅ Functions – spinal stability, hip hiking, lateral flexion, and breathing support ✅ QL trigger point referral patterns – how QL pain mimics sciatica, disc injuries, and hip pain ✅ Common causes – poor posture, lifting injuries, leg length differences, and scoliosis ✅ Physiotherapy examination techniques – identifying postural asymmetries & functional scoliosis ✅ Associated muscle involvement – psoas, gluteus medius, and obliques ✅ Corrective actions – posture fixes, sleeping positions, and safe movement strategies Whether you are a physiotherapist, chiropractor, massage therapist, athletic trainer, kinesiology student, or someone struggling with low back pain, this seminar will give you evidence-based tools to assess, treat, and prevent QL-related pain. 🔍 Keywords: quadratus lumborum, QL muscle pain, QL trigger points, QL release, QL stretch, QL anatomy, low back pain, sciatica treatment, physiotherapy education, back pain exercises, posture correction, hip hike, lumbar spine stability, scoliosis physiotherapy, muscle pain relief, Pain Free Health Clinics, physiotherapy Richmond BC, physiotherapy South Surrey, physiotherapy Langley, physiotherapy Ladner, physiotherapy Queensborough, physiotherapy White Rock