I was having trouble explaining this to someone in an email, so thought I would post a picture for you all to veiw. This is a great stretch for opening out the lower back if you have been dancing a lot. Take it gently, breathe into the stretch, and remember that it should not be painful!!!

Quadratus Lumborum is a muscle that connects from your lower ribs to the top of your pelvis. This muscle helps you to bend your back sideways and straighten up from a bent position...