Runners know all too well that any sort of sharp pain—whether it’s in the shins, knees, or ankles—can put a sudden end to training days. One of the most common running injuries is illiotibial band (IT ...

Pain in the IT band can sideline even the best of athletes and, unfortunately, IT band syndrome is all too common among runners and cyclists. Luckily there are IT Band exercises (along with lots of ...

Here's everything you should know about iliotibial band syndrome—plus, the IT band exercises that can help to prevent it. One second you’re running with your hair blowing in the breeze, pump-up jams ...

Knee pain? You're not alone. One quarter of adults experience frequent knee pain, and iliotibial band (IT band) syndrome is a common cause of that, especially when it presents as achy soreness on the ...

There are few areas of the body as misunderstood as the IT (iliotibial) band. What is it, anyway? Though some think it's a muscle, it's actually fascia (aka connective tissue) that runs from the ...

As a runner, you’ve probably dealt with your fair share of aches and pains over the miles. A little twinge might pop up in your hip one day, while your knee feels funky the next. When you experience ...

If you are experiencing pain or swelling on the outside of your knee, the problem may not be with the joint itself, but rather the iliotibial, or IT band, tendon. IT band syndrome is a common overuse ...

Do you know what your IT band is? And it can cause all kind of problems when too tight, and/or inflamed. IT stands for iliotibial. It’s a thick band of connective tissue, that runs from the hip bone ...

Knee pain while running is often due to runner's knee, IT band syndrome, and knee bursitis. Most running-related knee injuries are the result of increasing your mileage or pace too quickly. If you ...