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This short video shows m. obliquus externus abdominis (External oblique abdominal muscle) in the context of “Muscular pain in the lower back.” The largest and most superficial of the three lateral abdominal muscles, located in the side of the abdomen. It is important for the rotation of the body, but an imbalance in it can lead to overstrain in the lower back muscles. This links the muscle’s location and role in movement with the areas where tension or pain may be felt.
The largest and most superficial of the three lateral abdominal muscles, located in the side of the abdomen. It is important for the rotation of the body, but an imbalance in it can lead to overstrain in the lower back muscles. The clip places this within “Muscular pain in the lower 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 “Muscular pain in the lower back.” If symptoms keep returning, restrict movement, or their source is unclear, a functional assessment is a more useful next step than guessing.