A More Effective Way to Work the QL

Have you ever worked on the quadratus lumborum and felt like you were only scratching the surface…?
The QL is one of those muscles that seems straightforward—until you try to access the deeper fibers that are actually driving a client’s pain or restriction.

A More Effective Way to Work the QL

In this video, I demonstrate the Running Man technique.

With your client in side-lying, they move their top leg through flexion and extension while you maintain contact with the QL.

This creates:

• Dynamic access to deeper fibers
• Exposure to different fiber angles
• Less need for excessive pressure
• More responsive, effective tissue work

Instead of forcing your way in…
you’re letting movement reveal the muscle.

As you watch, pay attention to:

• Hand placement
• Timing with the client’s movement
• How subtle adjustments change what you feel

Why This Works

When the client moves, the QL fibers lengthen and shorten—allowing you to feel and treat layers that are otherwise difficult to access.

This is especially effective for:

• Chronic low back pain
• Pelvic imbalance
• Clients who haven’t responded to traditional techniques

Ready to Take This Further?

This is just one piece of what’s possible when you truly understand how to work with the iliopsoas and quadratus lumborum.

Inside my full course, you’ll learn how to:

✔ Accurately locate and differentiate deeper structures
✔ Work with precision instead of pressure
✔ Treat the root of dysfunction—not just symptoms
✔ Get results your clients can feel—often in the first few sessions

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re really on the psoas…
or if your QL work could be more effective…

This is where that changes.

👉 Learn more about the full course here: