Question asked by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT 3144 days ago

Why is the QL commonly tight in so many people based on the research?

one of the four dynamic stabilizers of the spine

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Answered by Bryant Seton 3140 days ago

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Wild guess but going with sitting most of the day.

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Answered by Gail McGhie 3139 days ago

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I agree with Bryant-it is from being in a seated position for so many hours during the day. The erector spinae gets weak and unable to extend the lower back and the QL functions in this capacity. The QL gets overworked and becomes short and tight.

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