I decided to rearrange my Training Tip Tuesday schedule, because I have multiple people in my life that are dealing with IT Band (or ITB) syndrome right now. The IT Band (or iliotibial band) runs along the lateral aspect of your thigh and goes from your hip to you knee.
IT Band Anatomy
Many runners experience problems with the IT Band, making it one of the most common running injuries. For reasons having to do with simple geometry and hip to knee angles, women are affected more, but men can have problems as well.
This week, we build on some of the work discussed previously with the foam roller and incorporate some stretches that should help as well.
As always, stay healthy, have fun, and have a productive week of training.
Hope you find this week’s video helpful.
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Thank you so much for this! I’m affected by this crazy ITB thing, and it rears its ugly little head often. Boo….thank God for my bike!
Thanks so much for this training tip. I don’t have a foam roll (yet) but I can definitely give the other 2 stretches a try!