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 ...

While feeling sore after a challenging (or new) workout is totally normal, it's important to note that not all types of aches and pains are just byproducts of your bod's natural healing process. One ...

If you've felt pain running along your outer thigh or the outside of your knee, your IT band may be to blame. The iliotibial band, or IT band, runs along the outer thigh from the pelvis to the ...

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 ...

Here's everything you should know about iliotibial band syndrome—plus, the IT band exercises that can help to prevent it. One second you’re running with your hair blowing in the breeze, pump-up jams ...

Dear Doctor: I’ve been running during the lockdown, and about a month ago, my outer thigh started to feel like it’s clenched up, and the outside of my knee hurts sometimes. My roommate says it’s most ...

As we approach the end of the winter sports season, high school athletes might be looking ahead to lacrosse, baseball, outdoor track or softball. Athletes should be careful not to increase their ...

While most major marathons are canceled due to the ongoing health crisis, many runners are still pushing their personal distance and intensity records in preparation for virtual races — yes, virtual ...

If you have sharp pain or tightness on the outside of your knees or hips, there’s a good chance it’s caused by your IT band. This area of the body is notoriously tough to stretch, but never fear — ...

Outside, or lateral, knee pain is a common condition resulting from a range of injuries or underlying medical conditions that affect the outer side of the knee joint. Symptoms of lateral knee pain ...