Stretching your side body alone is a waste of time. Here's why. 🤯 For a true release, have a partner apply gentle pressure to your rib cage and lower back during a seated side bend. This stabilizes the pelvis and deepens the stretch into the QL and obliques, targeting the source of tightness. Send this to your gym partner and unlock a new level of mobility. #mobility #flexibility #assistedstretching #partnerstretch #sidebend #qstretch #obliquestretch #backpainrelief #yogatechnique #stretchingtips

Why does your side bend feel more like a back strain? To lengthen the quadratus lumborum and obliques, anchor your sit bones. Initiate lateral flexion by extending the overhead arm, creating space between your ribs and pelvis. Avoid collapsing the torso to isolate the stretch and protect the lower back. Send this to someone who needs to refine their stretching technique. 🧘 . #flexibility #mobility #sidebend #seatedstretch #qltension #obliquestretch #physiotherapy #stretchingtips