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A majority of the population have at some point experienced low back pain in
their lifetimes. Although low back pain is recognized to result from numerous conditions
or injuries on the lumbar spine, muscle strains such as a quadratus lumborum
muscle strain, are believed to be a leading cause for the recognizable symptoms of pain and
discomfort.
The quadratus lumborum muscle is a sizable muscle in the shape of a triangle, located deep on each respective side of the lower back. The role of the wide muscular tissue is to grant mobility to the lumbar spine in sequence for the torso
to move laterally from side to side as well as extend and stabilize the lower
spine to improve posture. When this muscle is strained or pulled, the symptoms
can restrict movement on the lower back and since the muscular
tissue is so extensive, recovery from this type of injury usually requires more
time and patience to fully heal.
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| Quadratus Lumborum Diagram |
Quadratus Lumborum
Syndrome V.S. Facet Joint Syndrome
When symptoms of back pain begin to develop during physical
activity, the pain may contrast per individual, ranging from mild to severe together with limited mobility and a burning sensation on the muscles. Other symptoms
include swelling and inflammation, followed by muscle soreness and weakness. The
previous can be associated with injury or strain to the quadratus lumborum but
these may often be confused with another condition that causes low back pain
and similar symptoms.
The facet joints are naturally aligned on the posterior side of the
spinal column and their function is to connect each vertebra together but, with injury or degeneration, the spine can progressively misalign and add pressure to the
joints. Significant low back pain and discomfort are the most common symptoms
of this condition followed by loss of flexibility and mobility on the lumbar
spine. The pain can radiate down into the buttocks and legs due to
the swelling and inflammation surrounding the affected facet joints.
If you’ve experienced any of the above symptoms, getting a
diagnosis for your low back pain is your best option for determining which
condition or injury has affected your lumbar spine’s health.
By Dr. Alex Jimenez
