Quite a name isn't it, and one that doesn't mean much to many people at all. However most will know the pain it causes when it chooses to go into spasm. This muscle has often been considered to be the most frequent cause of low back pain.
The Quadratus Lumborum can cause excruciating pain in the lower back when standing unsupported, walking, twisting, rising from sitting, turning over in bed, coughing or sneezing and can also be the cause of pain in the gall bladder area, the lower abdominal area or to the hip, which can range from an aching gnawing pain to a severe, sharp jab. I have seen several misdiagnoses of gall bladder or hernial involvement arising from problems with this muscle that have cost the sufferers many dollars!!
Because of its anatomical position, spasm of the Quadratus Lumborum can also affect breathing. If overlooked as the original source of back pain over a long period of time, other muscles of the back will become involved as will the sciatic nerve and pain can become constant and debilitating. Sufferers will often complain of tiredness, heaviness of the legs, cramping of calf muscles and burning sensations in the legs and feet.
Don't ignore back pain, it is the biggest cause of lost work hours in this country and in most cases is easily treated. See page on 'Back Pain - General notes' All information on this page has been compiled by Alison Odey from personal research and from results seen and experienced over 20 years in private practice. It is not intended to diagnose or to be construed as medical advice, but to inform the reader of alternative options that may be available to them. Any remedy mentioned in the text can be obtained by contacting the writer:
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