Supine Quadratus Lumborum Self Stretch

To Stretch the Left Quadratus Lumborum

  • The patient is lying supine and crosses the right leg over the left.
  • Instruct the patient to drop both legs to the right.
  • Have the patient push their knees 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.
  • Goal – try to touch the inside of the left knee to the floor without raising the left shoulder off the floor.
  • Repeat on the opposite side.
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