How to Relieve Right QL Muscle Pain with Chiropractic and Stretches
Feb 01, 2024Do you have a deep ache in your lower back, especially on the sides?
Does your back pain get worse with sitting, standing, or coughing? If so, you might have a tight or strained quadratus lumborum (QL) muscle.
The QL muscle is a deep muscle that runs on both sides of your lower back, from the top of your pelvis to the bottom of your rib cage. It helps stabilize your spine, bend your torso sideways, and lift your hips.
The QL muscle can become tight, inflamed, or injured due to poor posture, prolonged sitting, repetitive movements, weak core muscles, or trauma. When this happens, you may experience pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility in your lower back and hips.
Fortunately, there are ways to relieve your right QL muscle pain and prevent it from recurring. This article will explain how chiropractic care and some simple stretches can help you heal your QL muscle and improve your quality of life.
How Chiropractic Care Can Help Your Right QL Muscle Pain
Chiropractic care is a natural and effective way to treat your right QL muscle pain. Chiropractors are trained to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions, such as QL muscle dysfunction, using manual adjustments, instrument adjustments, shockwave, and laser therapy.
Manual adjustments can help restore the proper alignment and movement of your spine and pelvis, reducing the pressure and tension on your QL muscle. Manual adjustments can also stimulate the nervous system, enhancing the healing process and reducing inflammation and pain.
Instrument adjustments can provide a precise and gentle force to the affected joints without causing any discomfort or cracking sounds. Instrument adjustments can also improve joint mobility and function and correct misalignments or subluxations.
Shockwave therapy can help break up the scar tissue and adhesions that may form in your QL muscle due to chronic tightness or injury. Shockwave therapy can also improve the blood flow and oxygen delivery to your QL muscle, promoting healing and relaxation.
Laser therapy can help reduce the inflammation and pain in your QL muscle by stimulating cellular metabolism and regeneration. Laser therapy can also modulate the nerve impulses and block the pain signals from reaching the brain.
Tutt Street Family Chiropractic offers comprehensive and personalized chiropractic care for your right QL muscle pain. We will assess your condition, identify the root cause of your pain, and design a treatment plan that suits your needs and goals. We will also provide home exercises and lifestyle advice to help you maintain your results and prevent future problems.
If you want a natural and effective way to relieve your right QL muscle pain, contact us today to schedule an appointment. We accept new patients and look forward to helping you achieve optimal health and wellness.
3 Stretches for Your Right QL Muscle
In addition to chiropractic care, stretching your right QL muscle can help relieve your pain and improve your flexibility. Stretching can help lengthen and relax your QL muscles, reducing the compression and irritation on your spine and nerves.
You can do three stretches at home to target your right QL muscle. You will need a chair, a wall, yoga mat or a towel for these stretches. Make sure to warm up before stretching, and breathe deeply.
1. Seated Side Bend Stretch
This stretch can help you stretch your right QL muscle by bending your torso to the left.
- Sit on a chair with your feet flat on the floor and your back straight.
- Place your left hand on the left side of the chair and reach your right arm over your head.
- Gently bend your torso to the left, keeping your right arm straight and your right shoulder down.
- Feel the stretch on the right side of your lower back and hold for 5 to 10 seconds.
- Repeat 4 to 6 times on each side.
2. Wall QL Stretch
This stretch can help you stretch your right QL muscle by pushing your right hip away from the wall.
- Stand with your right side facing the wall and your right hip touching the wall.
- Place your left hand on your left hip and reach your right arm over your head.
- Gently push your right hip away from the wall, keeping your right arm straight and your right shoulder down.
- Feel the stretch on the right side of your lower back and hold for 5 to 10 seconds.
- Repeat 4 to 6 times on each side.
3. Child’s Pose with Side Reach Stretch
This stretch can help you stretch your right QL muscle by reaching your arms to the left.
- Kneel on the floor or a mat with your knees slightly wider than your hips and your toes touching.
- Sit back on your heels and reach your arms forward on the floor.
- Walk your hands to the left, crossing your right hand over your left hand.
- Lower your forehead to the floor and relax your neck and shoulders.
- Feel the stretch on the right side of your lower back and hold for 5 to 10 seconds.
- Repeat 4 to 6 times on each side.
Conclusion
Your right QL muscle is an important muscle that supports your lower back and spine. If it becomes tight, inflamed, or injured, you may experience pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility in your lower back and hips.
Chiropractic care and stretching can help you relieve your right QL muscle pain and improve your flexibility. Chiropractic care can help restore the proper alignment and movement of your spine and pelvis and provide various modalities to heal your QL muscle. Stretching can help lengthen and relax your QL muscles and reduce the compression and irritation on your spine and nerves.
If you are suffering from right QL muscle pain, don’t hesitate to contact us at Tutt Street Family Chiropractic. We accept new patients and are ready to help you with our natural and effective chiropractic care. We will also guide you with home exercises and lifestyle advice to help you prevent future problems and enjoy a pain-free life.
We hope you enjoyed this article and learned something new. If you have any questions or feedback, please let us know. Thank you for reading, and have a great day. 😊
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