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Quadratus Lumborum

Quadratus Lumborum and Latissimus Dorsi – an intricate relationship

Ellen, an experienced and skilled bodyworker for over 10 years sent me an email recently: “What’s the connection I feel between my hip and shoulder?” I love that question and the answer is both for your clients and you! I’ll begin with a case history from a recent client: Janet came to see me for …

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The proper way to cough!

I was teaching a Stabilizing the Core and SI Joint seminar recently and learned a valuable cue from a pelvic floor specialist. In the MET correction for and upslipped innominate (when the ilium slips out of the SI joint), the client is asked to perform a hip-hike for eight seconds and cough and let go …

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The Quadratus Lumborum – A Wonder of a Muscle

The short, thick quadratus lumborum (QL) is a wonder of a muscle. While the iliopsoas initiates walking, the quadratus lumborum provides the powerful stability so we can walk. Some researchers believe that complete bilateral paralysis of the quadratus lumborum would make walking impossible, even with braces. This magnificent muscle is an essential component in the …

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New Book – The Core of the Matter: Releasing the Iliopsoas and Quadratus Lumborum

My new book, The Core of the Matter: Releasing the Iliopsoas and Quadratus Lumborum is almost here.This book gives you the tools and strategies to restore power, ease, and fluidity to the low back and pelvis. When these muscles becomes unable to perform their stabilizing duties due to injuries, poor posture, extended stints of sitting, or stress, …

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