IlioTibial Band Syndrome




Iliotibial Band Syndrome: This is caused by a very tight iliotibial band(ITB)which can be very painful and is also difficult to stretch effectively. The muscle is made up of a wide flat tendon, rather than muscle fibres, and runs down the side of your legs from the hip to below the knee. When tight, it aches, and can cause problems in both the hip, knee, lower back as well as the length of the outside upper leg. This is what is known as iliotibial band syndrome. The syndrome is a common result and injury zone for sportspeople. There are many stretches available, such as the simple standing stretch below.




To start, cross your right leg over left. Most of your weight should be on your left leg. With arm overhead, lean as far as you can to your left - away from the leg suffering from iliotibial band syndrome. If you move hips forward, you’ll feel the stretch on outside of the right leg and maybe lower back.


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If you really want relief from your pain however, this is the way to go. You'll have to find yourself a good high-density foam roller first. This is simply the BEST stretch. It hurts like mad (sorry about that), but really does work - and quickly.



I have an ongoing problem with my ITB, so the roller is left in front of the television set – it’s the only way I can’t avoid it, because if I don’t maintain the stretches, I pay for it big time. So, choose your favourite program, and go for it!

  • Lie sideways with left leg on roller.
  • Place right leg on floor in front.
  • With all weight on left leg gently roll, slowly, in both directions from the knee and up to the hip....ouch!


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