Understanding and Addressing Tight Quads
Do you have unexplained lower back pain or restricted movement? Tightness in your quadriceps could be the hidden culprit.
The quadriceps, a powerful group of muscles at the front of your thigh, play a crucial role in your body’s movement chain. These muscles attach above the hip joint and below the knee joint, and as such they influence surrounding areas. When your quads tighten, they can pull your pelvis into an anterior tilt (you’ll notice this if you arch your back as you stand), increasing pressure on your lower back.
In our latest video, we delve into how tight quads can disrupt your movement patterns and contribute to pain. We also offer practical tips to release your quads and restore optimal movement patterns, beyond just stretching and rolling.
Understanding the connection between your quads and lower back pain is the first step towards reclaiming pain-free movement. By incorporating targeted exercises and movement corrections into your routine, you can alleviate tightness in your quads and reclaim your mobilty.