You had an old video with this exact exercise years ago which I followed. Seen so many physios and chiros for 3 to 4 years prior without success. Came across your vid, stretched for 1 min twice a day. Back problem fixed after 6 months. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Because you bend that outside leg it takes all the pain from the hamstring and allows my to isolate the ql better than any stretch I've done. Such a weird muscle to stretch but this is easy the best I've tried. This is now a daily for me for sure. As a concreter for the last 12 years I thought I was just going to have to deal with the pain. Helped so much, thankyou.
Thank you!! Thank you for this stretch!! I’m actually a retired PT and injured my back about two weeks ago. My QL was so tight and I could not relieve the pain I was having until I did your stretch! It literally took all the pain away that I’ve been having for weeks. I did it again this morning, and I got all kinds of deep popping in my low back and pelvic area which I also really needed. So thank you thank you again.🎉🎉🎉
Almost a year of pain, convinced I had sciatica. It’s a tight QL, and wall stretch wasn’t cutting it anymore. Thank you so much. Literally a lifesaver.
Thank you so much Tim. This is awesome. So much relief from this stretch. I only just found out today what my years of pain actually is: QL tightness. You would not believe the amount of physios and doctors I have seen including a pain specialist doc that could not tell me what was wrong with me. I have been in so much pain they put me on opioids a few months ago. I saw an Ayurvedic therapist today who told me - finally - what was going on. Nailed it straight away. So now I am able to see the stretches on TH-cam I need. Your work is much appreciated and I am your very happy follower now! 😊
So I've had lower back pain/tightness for years. I'm only 27, I work in warehouse for a living but also go to the gym 3-4 times a week. In recent years, my Deadlift and Squat strength has decreased due to my back becoming sore and aggravated under heavy load. I have tried a few different QL stretches but nothing has seemed to work. I have only just found this video and tried it out and this is by far the best stretch I have done for my QL. I am going to repeat this stretch daily and follow up with updates. Thank you for this video! I am confident this will help fix my QL issue :)
The most insane LQ stretch i have ever had!. As he explained, rotating your body, side leaning, pulling your body and pushing your fully-bent knee are what make this stretch so effective🔥 i was relieved immediately…….THANK U
Oh my, Dr. Tim!!! I have had back and hip tightness for over 10 years. I have avoided hip replacement and have followed so many exercises and swim 4 times per week, but that exact area just above my pelvis bone on the left side has always been extremely tight. I tried this stretch 3 times each side twice yesterday....WOW!!!! It is not easy and it almost takes my breath away, but I focused on breathing and massaged that spot while I stretched for only 1 minute. As soon as I got up and walked around, the pain was gone! I will continue doing this for sure. Thank you so much!
Dr. Tim, I have done these exercises for 1 month now and YES I have loosened this muscle, BUT... I am getting small spasms and some new back aches. Is this normal? I figure everything, including my hip, is trying to readjust?
Thank you for this excellent stretch! I've had a very tight QL (right side) for years and I could never find the right stretch. This is perfect. I have very tight hamstrings, so your recommended leg bend helps prevent that restriction. The QL was particularly tight today and after only 3 sets (along with nice deep breathing), it released! I shall do this daily. Thank you, sir!
I didn’t know what pain I had untiI came across this video.. the stretch really worked. It was really painful especially when I had to go to bed. Thanks a mil.
Just tried this for the first time after having tight QL on and off for some years and ended up blurting out an unintentional "WOOOOOW" never felt a stretch like that in the tight muscle before and in such a comfortable position too without having to be a contortionist
Really appreciate your video as it takes into account the real shortcomings in a person with back trouble like mobility, flexion etc., Your suggestions to achieve the objective are very useful. Please bring more such videos for all the muscle groups of the lower back and glutes. Great video!
Wow!! After fracturing my thoracic spine my QLs stayed fired up!! 4 months post fracture they still are on fire! Came across your video -- so so so helpful!! Also brought attention to just how tight my hips are!! Cyclist here! 😊 I guess I’ll have find your video on tight hips now!
I happened upon your Swiss ball, hip strengthening video and immediately recognized that some of my muscular skeletal problems surely stem from weak side glutes. I began the exercise four days ago. Today, your video on the QL stretch came to my attention~I tried it and, at least temporarily, I have gotten unbelievable relief from a super tight and sore left QL!! I have been in so much pain. Hopefully I wake up tomorrow morning without suffering the consequences from the stretches~many times, stretches do me more harm than good. Thank you so very much for sharing your expertise with us~I will be monitoring my progress and plan to stay tuned and let you know how my program plays out.
That felt so good. Wow. I hope this is what has been right. I’ve been deadlifting and squatting for almost two years now, and I’ve always been frustrated by this annoying pain in my lower right back. But this just hit the spot perfectly
@@MrPianoMatt12 yes. At least for me my experience has taught me these kinds of things require you to be very proactive. Constantly examining the cause and effect of pain and experimenting with things to see what gets you a result you like. This stretch is awesome. Also try a Jefferson curl, “clam shell” glute/hip exercise, and decrompressing your spine while hanging from a bar.
Like all the others have mentioned, this is the best QL stretch that I have found. Insanely effective. I would also recommend checking out his video on the serratus, it was very beneficial and helped expose a big muscle weakness for me.
Great Stretch especially for me Mr tight! I was doing it with a straight leg preciously like a lot of instructional videos but this bent leg way is much better for me thanks. Question though, instead of grabbing around the foot can I grab my big toe, feels better, let me know if no good though. Thanks
Hi Sir. First of all thank you for the tutorial. I have always had an issue which is bothering me so much and holding me back while i try to train my abs. As i perform crunches with my abs where is need to flex my lower back, i always feel soreness at the back to a point that i need to stop. Does it related to the tight QL? If yes, should this exercise be helpful to me. Thank you a lot sir!
Hi Tim. Im from the Netherlands. This is my big problem toghetter with erectors. Thx for this stretch. I have a question for you. Its so tight is dry needling with these stretches toghetter a good combination to do. Because after 2 days of these stretches i know this is it, but it stays very stiff/cramped? Thanks you Robert
hello sir, this question is regarding the supraspinatus tear- sir , I diagnosed myself from some other video regarding different tears and only pain was while testing for supraspinatus- now I came to this video and I think it's really GREAT, can I go to gym now and train normally like shoulders and chest while also doing rehab??
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You had an old video with this exact exercise years ago which I followed. Seen so many physios and chiros for 3 to 4 years prior without success. Came across your vid, stretched for 1 min twice a day. Back problem fixed after 6 months. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
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Because you bend that outside leg it takes all the pain from the hamstring and allows my to isolate the ql better than any stretch I've done. Such a weird muscle to stretch but this is easy the best I've tried. This is now a daily for me for sure.
As a concreter for the last 12 years I thought I was just going to have to deal with the pain. Helped so much, thankyou.
This is better than any QL stretch I've tried...I will do this regularly
Thank you!! Thank you for this stretch!! I’m actually a retired PT and injured my back about two weeks ago. My QL was so tight and I could not relieve the pain I was having until I did your stretch! It literally took all the pain away that I’ve been having for weeks. I did it again this morning, and I got all kinds of deep popping in my low back and pelvic area which I also really needed. So thank you thank you again.🎉🎉🎉
Almost a year of pain, convinced I had sciatica. It’s a tight QL, and wall stretch wasn’t cutting it anymore. Thank you so much. Literally a lifesaver.
Thank you so much Tim. This is awesome. So much relief from this stretch. I only just found out today what my years of pain actually is: QL tightness. You would not believe the amount of physios and doctors I have seen including a pain specialist doc that could not tell me what was wrong with me. I have been in so much pain they put me on opioids a few months ago. I saw an Ayurvedic therapist today who told me - finally - what was going on. Nailed it straight away. So now I am able to see the stretches on TH-cam I need. Your work is much appreciated and I am your very happy follower now! 😊
Great work! Glad it helped. Match it now with core strength
Did your tight QL interfere with your hip and or hamstring?
This is the best stretch for the QL I have ever done. Thank you for sharing!
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@@physiorehab Just tried it and it's a belter.
This is the single most helpful stretch I’ve ever found online
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
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I think you just saved my life. I have been so over the constant pain and the wall stretch just wasn't doing it anymore. thank you!
Glad it helped!
This is the stretch! Nothing else helped.. Doing this in the morning/afternoon/evening is the only one that's been effective! Thank you!
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So I've had lower back pain/tightness for years. I'm only 27, I work in warehouse for a living but also go to the gym 3-4 times a week. In recent years, my Deadlift and Squat strength has decreased due to my back becoming sore and aggravated under heavy load. I have tried a few different QL stretches but nothing has seemed to work. I have only just found this video and tried it out and this is by far the best stretch I have done for my QL. I am going to repeat this stretch daily and follow up with updates.
Thank you for this video! I am confident this will help fix my QL issue :)
How did this stretch work for you long term, was it effective?
From Spain, what an effective stretch. You are a lifesaver with my SI joint, the inflammation of the quadratus lumborum is intolerable. Thanks a lot
This is without a doubt the best QL stretch I've tried! thank you so much for sharing it!
Thank you!! glad you found it useful and appreciate the gratitude :)
The most insane LQ stretch i have ever had!. As he explained, rotating your body, side leaning, pulling your body and pushing your fully-bent knee are what make this stretch so effective🔥 i was relieved immediately…….THANK U
😄
Oh my, Dr. Tim!!! I have had back and hip tightness for over 10 years. I have avoided hip replacement and have followed so many exercises and swim 4 times per week, but that exact area just above my pelvis bone on the left side has always been extremely tight. I tried this stretch 3 times each side twice yesterday....WOW!!!! It is not easy and it almost takes my breath away, but I focused on breathing and massaged that spot while I stretched for only 1 minute. As soon as I got up and walked around, the pain was gone! I will continue doing this for sure. Thank you so much!
Great news!
Dr. Tim, I have done these exercises for 1 month now and YES I have loosened this muscle, BUT... I am getting small spasms and some new back aches. Is this normal? I figure everything, including my hip, is trying to readjust?
This stretch is freaking brilliant. Precisely what i needed to fix my hip pain. 👏👏👏
👍 it’s a cracker
Thank you for this excellent stretch! I've had a very tight QL (right side) for years and I could never find the right stretch. This is perfect. I have very tight hamstrings, so your recommended leg bend helps prevent that restriction. The QL was particularly tight today and after only 3 sets (along with nice deep breathing), it released! I shall do this daily. Thank you, sir!
This stretch has honestly changed my life!
Glad it helps !
Holy moly that instantly helped me. Two minutes and the pain is gone! Thank you so much.
You're welcome!
Almost in tears with pain, ran across this video, and is really helping!! Thank you
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I didn’t know what pain I had untiI came across this video.. the stretch really worked. It was really painful especially when I had to go to bed.
Thanks a mil.
Just tried this for the first time after having tight QL on and off for some years and ended up blurting out an unintentional "WOOOOOW" never felt a stretch like that in the tight muscle before and in such a comfortable position too without having to be a contortionist
Really appreciate your video as it takes into account the real shortcomings in a person with back trouble like mobility, flexion etc., Your suggestions to achieve the objective are very useful. Please bring more such videos for all the muscle groups of the lower back and glutes. Great video!
Will try!
Wow!! After fracturing my thoracic spine my QLs stayed fired up!! 4 months post fracture they still are on fire! Came across your video -- so so so helpful!! Also brought attention to just how tight my hips are!! Cyclist here! 😊 I guess I’ll have find your video on tight hips now!
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This is the best QL stretch I've done... and I've done most of them! Thank you so much!
Glad it works for you :)
Holy moly, this targets the QL perfectly. Had no idea mine was so tight, was delighted to feel such a great stretch. I'll be doing this daily.
Wow. Just tried this first time. Amazing. I can feel getting into the QL, And how tight it is. Thanks 🙏🏽
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Best QL stretch by far! Thanks a lot.
I happened upon your Swiss ball, hip strengthening video and immediately recognized that some of my muscular skeletal problems surely stem from weak side glutes. I began the exercise four days ago.
Today, your video on the QL stretch came to my attention~I tried it and, at least temporarily, I have gotten unbelievable relief from a super tight and sore left QL!! I have been in so much pain. Hopefully I wake up tomorrow morning without suffering the consequences from the stretches~many times, stretches do me more harm than good.
Thank you so very much for sharing your expertise with us~I will be monitoring my progress and plan to stay tuned and let you know how my program plays out.
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Amazing stretch thank you. This is a really hard spot to get and this stretch does actually get it.
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This is an amazing stretch that has helped sooooo much from the first time I did it! Thank you!!
You're so welcome!
Probably one of the only stretches I’ve done that I’ve actually felt make a difference. This was first time finding your videos. Awesome stuff man!
Glad this one helped! 😄
Finally I can target the QL properly! Thanks!
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No words- all I can say is thank you thank you thank you !!!!!!🙏 ❤
You are so welcome
Excellent tips... less strenuous yet powerful. Thanks for these advices.
You're so welcome!
Great stretch for a notoriously difficult muscle
Hope it goes well :)
Notorious muscle indeed
A simple and very effective stretch for an elusive muscle. Thank you for sharing.
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Really great QL stretch; best one so far and I must have tried 10 other QL stretch videos.
Great to hear!
That is a truly amazing stretch. Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it
Honestly the best ql stretch thanks for the advice
Happy to help!
After trying about 10 videos, this is the one that worked for me! Thank you!
Man I cannot believe the result. Thanks so much for this
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My lower back already feels better!
OMG!!!! this is my QL saver!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
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Excellent stretch !
Very effective! Best stretch! Thanks coach!
You're so welcome! Glad they helped :)
It really does make a difference. Thank you very much good sir. I'll do it regularly
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you can't believe how much that helped 😊😊
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That felt so good. Wow. I hope this is what has been right. I’ve been deadlifting and squatting for almost two years now, and I’ve always been frustrated by this annoying pain in my lower right back. But this just hit the spot perfectly
Has this been helping you? I have the same pain as you!
@@MrPianoMatt12 yes. At least for me my experience has taught me these kinds of things require you to be very proactive. Constantly examining the cause and effect of pain and experimenting with things to see what gets you a result you like. This stretch is awesome. Also try a Jefferson curl, “clam shell” glute/hip exercise, and decrompressing your spine while hanging from a bar.
@@andrewrobinson7472 thanks for the suggestions. I'm glad it has worked for you
Like all the others have mentioned, this is the best QL stretch that I have found. Insanely effective. I would also recommend checking out his video on the serratus, it was very beneficial and helped expose a big muscle weakness for me.
Brilliant stretch 🙌
Great stretch, really helped me out👊
This was a lovely stretch for the QL! I have hip tightness, any video recommendations for hip issues?
Yep they are all in my channel
Thanks for the video. Have a really tight right hip from my scoliosis, so this stretch is a game changer. Cheers
This is the best one I’ve tried ❤
I felt my SI joint pop. Relief!
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I just like this channel so much,thank you
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Thank you, great video. It helped me sleep properly after long time.
Fabulous stretch, thanks so much! If one has tight hip, where knee going out, won't reach floor, any suggestions for that hip tightness? Thanks!
Yep have a look at my hip mobility videos on my channel or look at the program at physiorehab.com
This is a great stretch for someone like me who is always sleeping on one side! Cheers
Hope it helps! 👍
Thank you. A real good stretch that really hits the spot.
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This is really great! Thank you.
THIS FELT AMAZING. Thanks
Amazing video and explanation. Many thanks
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My first time!!! Ohhh that’s a good stretch 😫😫
That reenactment of a back spasm was so accurate 😂
Great Stretch especially for me Mr tight! I was doing it with a straight leg preciously like a lot of instructional videos but this bent leg way is much better for me thanks. Question though, instead of grabbing around the foot can I grab my big toe, feels better, let me know if no good though. Thanks
Whatever works! 😄
Very informative, nice! 🙌
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I just did it it was magical
Thanks 🙏
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Wow. Seriously: thank you!
Thanks I love this!!!
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Thats miraculous. Thank you very much
OMG this feels sooooo good!
Had a problem with my back forever. I think this stretch is just what I was needing. Thank-you!
Glad it helps!
Fantastic👏👏👏
Thank you very much mate ❤
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I’m so tense I can’t even do the starting position. I wish I never neglected the stretching and stuff while working out
This is going in the toolkit 🎉
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Thanks
Hi Sir. First of all thank you for the tutorial. I have always had an issue which is bothering me so much and holding me back while i try to train my abs. As i perform crunches with my abs where is need to flex my lower back, i always feel soreness at the back to a point that i need to stop. Does it related to the tight QL? If yes, should this exercise be helpful to me. Thank you a lot sir!
this is so helpful, thank you and I wish you get rich
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❤i can feel the pull 👍🏻
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your video is very informative
Thanks glad you like it 😄
@@physiorehab we want to work with you, would it be possible？
Thanks for the information 👍
No worries! 😄
Your video is very good.My16 year old cp child have QL tightness. Let me try this exercise.
How it goes well 👍
@@physiorehab it's really very good exercise and it's very easy to do.My child doing good. Thank you. God bless you.
Omg … it’s awesome
Brilliant. Thank you.
No problem 👍
Obrigado!
Amazing!
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Thanks!
Thank you so much!!! Glad you appreciate the content 🙏
Great great great!
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Thank you
Really solid stretch actually - a bit long winded, but good information 👍🏽
Oh nice feel this sweet
What about the QL "ballerina stretch" ? Can be done standing, anywhere.
Hi Tim. Im from the Netherlands. This is my big problem toghetter with erectors. Thx for this stretch. I have a question for you. Its so tight is dry needling with these stretches toghetter a good combination to do. Because after 2 days of these stretches i know this is it, but it stays very stiff/cramped? Thanks you Robert
Masterpiece
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hello sir, this question is regarding the supraspinatus tear- sir , I diagnosed myself from some other video regarding different tears and only pain was while testing for supraspinatus- now I came to this video and I think it's really GREAT, can I go to gym now and train normally like shoulders and chest while also doing rehab??
sir this is a QL video, not supraspinatus
This exercise just caused my lower back to sprain and i got in bed for 8 days, so be careful following those videos in youtube.
Ok whiny Karen. If you can’t handle a small stretch without spraining your back, then you can’t handle anything
One side much easier. Is this exercise recommended if you have strained one side?
Well it works one side at a time so that fits!