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The Quadratus Lumborum is a muscle located in the lower back region of the body. It is located on either side of the spine and runs between the last rib and the top of the hipbone. The QL muscle is responsible for maintaining stability in the lower back and is involved in movements such as twisting and bending to the sides. It is also involved in breathing, as it helps to control the movement of the diaphragm. In addition, the QL can become tight or overworked due to poor posture, excessive physical activity, or injury. This can lead to low back pain and discomfort. The QL is also used to stabilize the lowest rib. Quadratus Lumborum pain refers to discomfort in the quadratus lumborum muscle, which is located deep below the spine on both sides. It is responsible for stabilizing the pelvis while a person stands upright. It supports the core of your body and is the main cause of lower backache. In this blog, we will be educating you about the causes of Quadratus Lumborum injury and treatm...

Have you ever felt pain beneath or near your shoulder blade? This is the bone that runs from your ribcage to the back of your shoulder. The shoulder blade connects to your spine and ribs through your rhomboid muscle. If the rhomboid muscle gets injured then it can highly affect your mobility. There are many treatments that can help heal the discomfort and one of those treatments can be Physiotherapy in Manchester and Stockport. If you want to know more about What Rhomboid Muscle is, the Causes of Pain, and 5 exercises and stretches to relieve pain, headover to our previous blog: What is Rhomboid Muscle Pain? 5 Types of Exercises to Relieve Rhomboid Muscle Pain In this blog, We will discuss the Treatments and Ways to heal the nagging pain around the Rhomboid Major muscle! Self-care treatment to lessen the pain around shoulder muscles: Stop the activity that caused your rhomboid injury. You can rest your muscles to allow them to heal. Resting will help you regain your strength and mobil...

Suddenly landing upon your heels or twisting the knee could result in a tear to the meniscus. Meniscus tear can cause stiffness and swelling that restricts your knee from moving easily. Athletes are at risk of this condition because the majority of the sports require stretching and compression of the knees. The aging process is also one of the many risk factors. If you’ve recently discovered that the swelling and pain in the knee are due to a meniscus tear and are looking to treat it, then this blog is for you. If the thought of having surgery to repair a meniscus injury isn’t appealing to you, here’s some good news for you. Physiotherapy in Manchester  is a very effective method to heal from the meniscus tear and get back to normal life without any issues. Let us now cover everything that you must know about meniscus injury and how physiotherapy can treat it! What is the meniscus? Meniscus is a horseshoe-shaped piece of cartilage that is the knee joint. It’s located between the lo...

Plantar Fasciitis – Dos and Donts to recover the heel pain Heel discomfort is majorly caused by the condition called plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue spanning the bottom of your foot and attaching your heel bone to the bones of your toes. And when the band gets inflamed then the condition Plantar Fasciitis takes place. When you first get out of bed after having plantar fasciitis, you frequently experience sharp pain. The discomfort typically subsides when you walk around. But it can come back if you stand up after being seated for a while or after standing for a long time. In this blog, we will be subtly discussing the disorder and some common do’s and don’ts you must know before visiting a  Chronic Pain Specialist . Some common causes of plantar fasciitis Plantar fascia resembles a bowstring. It supports the arch of your foot and absorbs impact when you walk. Small fascia tears happen when the bowstring is under excessive tension or stress. Chronic i...

One of the most frequent injuries we treat at the CT Clinic are the hamstrings of sports people and athletes. The severity and levels of tension differ in all cases. Some of our patients believe they’ve solved the problem by taking a few months off from sports. But when they have returned onto the field and end up feeling the pain back! A hamstring strain injury happens when one or more of the three hamstring muscles or tendons are injured, whether fully or in part. It is among the most frequent injuries, especially for the ones who are involved in high-speed activities. In majority of the cases, hamstring injury can be effectively treated by consulting an expert of  Physiotherapy in Manchester . A professional physiotherapist can enhance the quality of your life by providing direct care,  Deep Tissue Massage in Stockport , and exercises. What Causes Hamstring Injury? The hamstring comprises three muscles and they are located in the rear of the thigh that connect the pelvis wi...