oitf-quadratus-lumborum
Stiff, Fragile, Aching Low Back: Pain Patterns, Causes, Self-Care
Stiffness in the low back can come from several larger muscles like spinal erectors, latissimus dorsi, and psoas. Fragility in…
Quadratus Lumborum – Massage Therapy Notes
Here, you will find massage and bodywork notes for the quadratus lumborum muscle. It can be complex and difficult to…
Self Care – Quadratus Lumborum
Here you will find ways to get relief from pain created by the quadratus lumborum and multifidi. They work together…
Self Care – Relief from Coughing
When you stop coughing, continue to practice social distancing. Act responsibly in protecting the health of yourself and others. Practically…
Iliolumbar Ligament – Massage Therapy Notes
Here, you will find massage and bodywork notes for the iliolumbar ligament. The iliolumbar ligament is located mainly on the…
Pelvic Ligaments – Functional Anatomy
Here, I explore the anatomy of the pelvic ligaments, their structure, attachments, and how they mature through the decades of…
Quadratus Lumborum and Serratus Posterior Inferior – Neuromuscular Massage Protocol
This protocol treats quadratus lumborum and serratus posterior inferior in a prone position.
Stiff back, Pain on the Side of the Hip
Pain around the Crest Most often, people complain of pain just under the crest of the hip. However, they sometimes…
Stiff Low Back with Pain in the Lower Buttock
Overview This is one of several posts about a stiff, fragile low back. This particular pattern also involves pain in the…
Fragile Low Back with SI Joint Pain
These people complain of sharp pain in the low back, as well as pain in the sacroiliac joint. This combination makes…