What is IT Band Syndrome and How Can We Fix It?
Have you been noticing pain on the outside of your knee, hip, or thigh without a known injury? If your answer is Yes, then you may be experiencing symptoms of Iliotibial Band Syndrome. Iliotibial Band Syndrome (IT Band Syndrome) presents as pain along the outside of the thigh from the hip to the knee, causing friction and irritation.
Normally, the IT Band is flexible and glides smoothly, allowing you to move without pain. When it becomes too tight, that friction increases and irritation builds up. There are several reasons why the IT band can become tight and weak, and it is usually from repeated motion and overuse…Read More
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