Tight IT Band Causes & How To Avoid IT Band Syndrome
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If you’re about to read this article, chances are you have or have had a tight IT band (or think you might) at some point during your training. You may be experiencing knee pain, poor mobility, inability to get into a deep squat or even just tightness throughout the quad and hamstring (been there, done that, talk about annoying!). No matter the reason you’re here, learn more about tight IT band causes, symptoms, and how to fix it. We’ll also dig into how to avoid IT band syndrome once and for all. What Is The IT Band? The iliotibial band (IT band for short) is a long piece of connective tissue that starts at the hip and runs all the way down the femur connecting past the knee and into the shinbone. It’s also referred to as Maissait’s band or
If you’re about to read this article, chances are you have or have had a tight IT band (or think you might) at some point
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