The Secret to LONG-TERM Relief of a Tight QL: Stop Stretching and Create a "Neurological Event"

Very interesting video. Thank you very much.
So laying on the left if the tight QL is on the right?
Also in my case, I start to have a string spasm in the right QL, then the pain moves to the left SI joint ,
Any idea why?
Thank you!

Thank you! I’ve been imaging and now realize I’ve been stretching too much and also thinking that. It’s my left side that needed help. I will try your sleeping technique tonight and ask about this when I see my new spine doctor/physical therapist this week.

Never even heard of this muscle until last year. The sad part about this is that after a car accident I noticed when I’d play football my back would get tight as hell during extended non stop full sprints. I had to be in tip top shape in order to off set the pain but I knew deep in my heart that shouldn’t have been the case. I had several MRI’s and no one could tell me. After learning about the QLs it’s sad a major deep muscle like this wasn’t examined by my so called medical trainers on my team. The fighting of this muscle made me looked like I was outta shape because I’d literally have to lay flat like I was gassed but I was fine cardiovascularly but I was locked up. Sorry ass trainers and orthopedist

Its like I get it but I am having a difficult time visualizing it in my mind. I think this is exactly what I am suffering from and it is causing HELL 2 PAY in my life. I need more structural teaching, so that I can get to the finish line

After a horrific injury just bending over the dishwasher..i was told it was a disc, then facet joint...i think it is this .....thanks.

Hey Neal, thank you so much for the video.
I have 3 questions:
- How many minutes should I do this exercise?
- Should I do this exercise more than once a day?
- Do you know anyone who works using this method in São Paulo-Brazil?

now wonder-- amazing freeing info!!
he named all my issues and what to do- after YEARS of running all over to people who were misinformed

my pain comes from the lower left side usually, so is that the side being compressed?

Did anyone else get into that position and immediately start sobbing? Such a relief!

It’s meaningless to your brain

What if both sides are hurt? Will a dorso lumbar back brace help?

Hey man I started foam rolling while breathing my ql after realizing it was the cause of low back stiffness and wow less pain and I can breath deeply

I have suffered this on my right side for 25 years half my life and the only short term relieve I got out of everything was a chiropractor who always put me in this exact position and adjusted me. I will give this a go. How long should this position be held and how often should I do it? Thank you I really hope this work.

Wow, after all, someone talks about the holistic human muscular system, versus individual muscles. The most comprehensive video in this regards!

Quite interesting about the small internal imbalances. Work in construction, and am doing martial arts. And left leg and hip has always been thighter, also some lower back issues, mostly on left side. Will experiment more here.
Thank you, this is way above my local physios level

May God please you, that helped a lot!

I am trying to find self help for my 85 yrs old friend who had hip replacement and after the surgery she has excruciating groin pain. Can’t put weight on the leg. According to the doctor, the surgery looks perfect. And he has no clue why it hurts.
Me, googling 😅, is it the iliopsoas muscle ?’

You have just answered SO MANY QUESTIONS for me, bless

If you are going to instruct patients on this level, you need to improve on two things: first you need proper visual aids. What you currently have is actually sad. Secondly you need to organize the material and improve the pace of instruction. What you present here really needs imprpvement... unless your goal is simply to impress patients with your knowledge in the hope of gaining their blind trust.

Thanks for sharing this, I've never heard of it before. What would you do if your right hand side appears to be lifted compared to the left (and left side lowers more during squats), the opposite? Thanks!

I’m using this for the first time because my right side needs to open up. This video is incredible. Although this is specifically for my right side, should I be doing this exercise for both sides?

Really impressed with your video,so well explained and detailed. crucial information thank you so much I suffer from fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. My left quadratus lumborum has been very restricted and tight for about 23 years and I’m in severe pain. Going to give it a try. I’m not sure if my hyper joint mobility would make it difficult. I find this very intriguing and your explanation is so clear. Will come back to report. Thank you so much took me 46 years to know this part of the anatomy. and their function as well as connections. Wish I had paid more attention in biology or that they would have this info for everyone.

AMAZING!

THANKS SIR FOR THE VIDEO

I've developed recurring lower back pain/soreness in the past 2 years and just chalked it up to sciatica. I tried the position technique and it was a little painful for a few seconds but then everything popped and relaxed, as if my right side was "letting go". Laid there like that and breathed deeply for a few minutes, and when I stood up there was zero back pain.

For years people felt the tightness on the left and told me to stretch the wrong way when it was overstretched. I can’t seem to get back to basic functionality. For me it all started during pregnancy. I have Ehlers Danlos syndrome, the hypermobile kind but I didn’t have significant problems until pregnancy, and I still chose to do it three times!
Now I’ve got the TL junction syndrome and can’t exercise. ( mostly can’t walk far) I’m still getting ignorant, and non helpful comments and advice from everyone I go to, especially from massage therapists. They keep telling me to do the opposite. I can’t handle it anymore. I know that it’s a fixable problem, but I can’t get the help I need. The TL fascia needs a lot of work.

I have a Deviated Septum not allowing me to breath through my nose on the right side. I also have tightness on the right side of my body around the hip. I cannot do a side bend on my right side without sharp pains around my Iliacus or maybe Psoas. Can this be realter to the breathing?

This 'stretch' really addressed the deep, itchy funk in my hip area.I hope I can banish this pain in the backside once and for all.

QL

You just saved me man, thanks

Musle energy works well.. with strengthening

I just sneezed

no excersices?

Can't follow this. Too much talking and not enough solutions. I'm not trying to get a degree in physical therapy, I have a short attention span and I just want to know what to DO.

This acutally fucking worked. After years of back pain. After years of thinking that by doing hyperextension with 60 kg and being strong and leak and stretching endlessly would help. Thank you so much

How many minutes should we hold this position?

Thank you for your amazing explanation. This explains a lot about my QL constantly activation and spasms. I actually can’t never say if it is QL or Psoas. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

I really appreciate this, it’s something thats never come to my attention. Thank you Hallinan, I’m not entirely sure if this issue is common amongst young adults. Nonetheless I hope this reaches those who are in need!

Great and true….. but the reason most people are so crocked…. Is gluttony…. Obesity…. Eating crap…. E need to be fasting…. Getting visceral fat off the organs!!!!!! The liver is on the right! In 90% of North Americans… the liver is suffering…. Over weight!

you just blew my fuckin mind

Based on this concept. Would it be useful to put a small pad under your left butt cheack when driving to achieve a similar affect?

I dont really get this....when i reach with the leg should I hold it outstretched and tensed for a while or relax it when its straight? hold it how long? or should I take it back and repat the move ?

If my pain is in my left side, do I lay on my side for this technique

Thank you! I go up and down ladders all day and my ql has been bothering me I'm going to try something new and I'm excited to feel better!

How long to you keep your upper leg extended and breath Into it? How many times/reps? Thanks, this looks promising for me.

This was a miracle for me. Thank you so much! I was bed-ridden the last seven days with a major low-back injury (don't have insurance but it is looking like a disc herniation) and this was the only thing to get my muscles to release. This video and the video on Respiratory Scissors for the Left Adductor were the only two I've watched so far, and I will tell everyone I can about this. Thank you!!

What about if my QL left is overactive