6 Best IT Band Stretches, According To A Physical Therapist
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The IT band, iliotibial band, feels painful when nearby muscles are tight. Here
The IT band, iliotibial band, feels painful when nearby muscles are tight. Here's how to stretch the IT band effectively per a physical therapist.
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