How to [Finally] Get Rid of IT Band Syndrome

From rowing & CrossFit to running & cycling, we know that IT (Iliotibial Band) Syndrome is one of the more common knee pain struggles out there for athletes.

 Save Yourself from IT Band Syndrome!

All your treatment options for Iliotibial Band Syndrome reviewed in great detail, with clear explanations of recent scientific research supporting every key point.

 The ITB - Between a Rock and a Hard Place

The Iliotibial band, also known as the ITB has a bad reputation with sports people. Iliotibial band syndrome, more commonly known as runner’s knee can be a debilitating condition for an athlete, and can keep people from running and sports for weeks or months. Is this short blog I will outline the reasons why people develop ITB problems and what we can all do about it.

Ouch! My Knee Hurts

IT band syndrome is no longer considered a friction syndrome, as it once was. It appears to be more of a compression syndrome in which the IT band repeatedly compresses and irritates the soft-tissues over the lateral side of the knee and thigh.

Prevent and Fix: IT Band Syndrome

IT Band Syndrome (ITBS) is an overuse injury that can affect runners of all levels, from beginners to seasoned runners. It can be painful enough to bring anyone’s training program to a snail’s pace or a screeching halt. However with proper movement, you can easily overcome IT Band Syndrome, or even prevent it altogether!

Address the Root Cause of IT BAND Syndrome With Fascia Restoration

We don’t wake up one day and our body decides to retaliate against us, the swelling and aching are a warning signal that something isn’t right with our structure or biomechanics.

Iliotibial Band Syndrome Explained

The iliotibial band, also known as the IT band (ITB), is a thick band of tissue that starts at the front of the pelvis and courses down across the thigh to the outer knee, just below the joint line anchoring on the shin bone, the tibia. It acts as a stabilizer and force diffuser, supporting the lateral aspect of the knee along with converting load from the muscles it attaches to.

Iliotibial Band Syndrome- Around the Knee

Training modification, better shoe wear, and possible injections are some additional treatment options. A majority of patients will get better in about 4-8 weeks using conservative treatments. Surgery is the last resort.

IT Band Syndrome: The Solution to a Difficult Problem

Things are going great. Your pants are looser, and you feel on top of the world. Then, the side of your thigh or the outside of your knee starts hurting. You have developed IT Band pain. You check the Internet, and it is filled with stories of how stubborn IT Band pain is to treat, and how long it takes to recover; that is, if people recover at all. Things seem pretty dismal. You pop a few ibuprofens, try some ice, buy some new running shoes… but the IT Band pain just won’t go away. You see your doctor, try some physical therapy; perhaps orthotics. Still not better. You wonder, “Is this the best the medical community can do for me?”

Running into problems: iliotibial band friction syndrome

In the second of our series about common running injuries, physiotherapist Rebecca Christenson looks at iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS), what causes it and how to treat it.

The Management of Iliotibial Band Syndrome with a Multifaceted Approach: A Double Case Report

Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) has commonly been thought of as an overuse injury in runners. The exact etiology of ITBS is not well understood and there is no consensus on how to properly manage it.

Why Your IT Band Isn’t Getting Better

The key factor needed to really get over IT band problems is changing how you move, and in particular how you move your pelvis and torso. For this you don’t necessarily need lengthy rehab and rest, you just need to learn how to do it, and that doesn’t have to take a long time. It’s quite possible and even common for runners who learn how to do the movements of the core to have their IT band problems go away in one day.