I remember a client I worked with years ago who had very little awareness of what was happening inside his body—or even where his body was in space.
In other words, both his interoception and proprioception were limited.
At one point, I gave him a very simple exercise: lie on the floor with his arms out to his sides.
I demonstrated it several times. I explained verbally—and even in writing—that the purpose was to gently create length across his chest, allow more freedom in his breathing, and encourage external rotation at the shoulder joints.
And still, the exercise remained somewhat mysterious to him.
At the time, I didn't understand something I understand much better now:
I was asking him to notice sensations he may not have learned how to notice. I was giving him the exercise, but I wasn't helping him develop the internal awareness that would allow him to experience the exercise differently. This internal awareness is the powerful and often overlooked interoception. 

What Is Interoceptio...

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...