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This short video shows m. quadratus lumborum (Square muscle of the lower back) in the context of “Muscle pain in the back.” A deep muscle located in lower back. Connects the 12th rib to the lumbar vertebrae and pelvis. This links the muscle’s location and role in movement with the areas where tension or pain may be felt.
A deep muscle located in lower back. Connects the 12th rib to the lumbar vertebrae and pelvis. The clip places this within “Muscle pain in the back” so it is easier to understand what is happening in the area, not only where symptoms are felt.
Muscle pain is not always local. When a muscle is overloaded or lacks control during movement, tension or pain can also be felt in a nearby area.
This is an educational visual linked to “Muscle pain in the back.” If symptoms keep returning, restrict movement, or their source is unclear, a functional assessment is a more useful next step than guessing.