Do you know what your IT band is? And it can cause all kind of problems when too tight, and/or inflamed. IT stands for iliotibial. It’s a thick band of connective tissue, that runs from the hip bone ...
Pain in the IT band can sideline even the best of athletes and, unfortunately, IT band syndrome is all too common among runners and cyclists. Luckily there are IT Band exercises (along with lots of ...
As a runner, you’ve probably dealt with your fair share of aches and pains over the miles. A little twinge might pop up in your hip one day, while your knee feels funky the next. When you experience ...
While <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a32005309/why-do-muscles-get-sore/" id="1fb5b9a8-f032-3608-a997-2a906f1960cf"> feeling sore </a> after a ...
When I say “IT,” you might think “information technology” instead of “iliotibial,” and TBH, I don’t blame you. I'm not here to chat tech—instead, let’s get the lowdown on a lower body tendon called ...
<strong> <span id="3a92d341-dba2-3cbb-a88f-087bde42ccf9" itemtype="link" itemscope="itemscope"> Your Personal PT </span> , Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical ...