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Iliotibial Band Stretches
Iliotibial band stretches are a great way to reduce knee, hip and back pain and the symptoms of iliotibial band syndrome.
Here, we share our 6 favourite ITB band stretches, with easy to follow instructions and images to help you beat ITB pain.
The Iliotibial Band (ITB) is a thick band of fibrous tissue that runs down the outside of your leg from your pelvis to your knee.
Some of the buttock and hip muscles attach to it and the ITB co-ordinates how these muscles work and stabilises the knee.
Why Are ITB Stretches Important?
Tightness of the ITB can make subtle changes to the way the knee moves resulting in knee pain, particularly in runners.
It can lead to patella maltracking, where the kneecap doesn’t glide properly as the knee moves which can lead to a whole range of knee and kneecap problems.
Tightness in the ITB can also irritate the hip and knee bursa, small fluid filled sacs that provide cushioning between the Iliotibial Band and the bones underneath, causing inflammation and pain.
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