Quadratus Lumborum Self Stretch

To stretch the left quadratus lumborum:

  • The patient is supine with hips and knees flexed and feet flat on the floor.
  • Instruct the patient to cross the right leg over the left and drop both legs to the right.
  • Ask the patient to push the legs together for 5 to 7 seconds and then relax. Upon relaxation the right leg pulls the left leg further over to the right to increase the stretch.
  • Repeat 3-4 times progressively then repeat on the R side.
  • Goal – for the patient to try to touch the inside of the left knee to the floor while keeping the left shoulder on the floor.
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