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EPISODE · Jul 10, 2026 · 6 MIN

STOP Stretching Your Tight QL! 3 Exercises to Fix Low Back Pain FAST

from Low Back Pain Podcast · host Dr. Grant Elliott

Learn how to fix your pain with our “Centralization Process” here! https://rebrand.ly/ytpainfreeSubmit an application to work with us 1:1 and learn how to fix your low back! ⁠www.therehabfix.com/low-back-program⁠To view hundreds of free low back videos please follow us on instagram at @rehabfix ⁠www.instagram.com/rehabfix⁠If your low back always feels tight, stretching may actually be making the problem worse. In this video, I'll explain why your Quadratus Lumborum (QL muscle) feels tight, why stretching only provides temporary relief, and how to strengthen your low back the right way for lasting results.Many people with low back pain, disc herniation, or sciatica constantly stretch their lower back because it feels stiff after sitting, driving, or standing. But in many cases, that tightness isn't caused by poor flexibility—it's your body's way of protecting a weak and unstable spine. Instead of endlessly stretching, it's time to rebuild strength where it matters.In this video, you'll learn:✅ Why your QL muscle (Quadratus Lumborum) feels tight✅ Why stretching your lower back isn't fixing the real problem✅ How weakness creates stiffness and muscle guarding✅ A simple 3-step side plank progression to strengthen your QL safely✅ How to improve spinal stability and reduce recurring low back pain✅ When tightness may actually be coming from a disc herniation or irritated nerveWhether you're dealing with chronic low back pain, lumbar instability, disc bulge, disc herniation, sciatica, or recurring muscle tightness, these exercises will help you build a stronger, more resilient lower back instead of chasing temporary relief.📲 Work With Me✅ Text “PAIN” to +1 (317) 751-9509 to get my FREE Back Pain Fix Demo.👉 Apply for my 1:1 Online Low Back Program: www.therehabfix.com/low-back-program📸 Follow @rehabfix on Instagram for hundreds of free low back and hip videos:www.instagram.com/rehabfix⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Stop stretching your tight low back01:00 Tight muscles are often weak muscles02:02 Step 1: Beginner side plank progression03:20 Step 2: Add controlled movement03:51 Step 3: Full side plank progression05:12 How to get a personalized recovery plan🔥 Keywordstight low back,tight lower back,quadratus lumborum,QL muscle,QL pain,quadratus lumborum pain,QL exercises, QL strengthening, low back pain,lower back pain relief, chronic low back pain,lower back stiffness,back stiffness,low back exercises,lower back strengthening exercises,side plank progression, core stability exercises,lumbar stability,lumbar strengthening, spinal stability, low back rehabilitation, physical therapy for back pain,disc herniation, herniated disc, bulging disc,sciatica relief,sciatica exercises,lumbar spine exercises,back pain exercises, RehabFix#LowBackPain #BackPainRelief #QLMuscle #QuadratusLumborum #Sciatica #DiscHerniation #CoreStrength #SpinalStability #PhysicalTherapy #BackPainExercises #RehabFix

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