QL

The quadratus lumborum, or QL, is a deep low back muscle that can contribute to low back pain, hip discomfort, side-body tightness, and stiffness when sitting, standing, or walking. At Restorative Health and Wellness, Emily Boudwin uses neuromuscular massage therapy, restorative exercise, and over 15 years of hands-on clinical experience to address tension patterns around the low back, hips, ribs, pelvis, and glutes that may be influencing QL discomfort. Sessions focus on reducing muscular tension, improving mobility, and helping you better understand how your low back pain may connect to posture, breathing, and daily movement habits.

The QL often feels like “just low back tightness,” but it may be part of a larger movement pattern worth understanding.