3 Essential Exercises for Your IT Band

Many tend to experience pain or injury in the IT (iliotibial) bands. But what is the IT band anyway? While some may think of it as a muscle, it is actually a fascia (a connective tissue) that runs from the outside of your hip to the knee and down to your shin. This tissue doesn't need to be strengthened (it is already incredibly tough), and cannot be stretched either as it's not flexible. Still, these misconceptions can often complicate treatment of IT Band Syndrome. When the IT band becomes inflamed it can cause swelling and pain on the outside of the knee. 

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