Diagnosed with IT Band Syndrome? Feeling pain on the outside of the knee? Rolling out your IT band? DocJen & Dr. Dom describes the anatomy of the IT bands, the muscles that connect into, and why it is said to be a “friction injury.” They discuss whether or not foam rolling is beneficial, the mechanism behind foam rolling, and how to optimize its use. Then, they explain the potential causes of feeling ITB syndrome-related symptoms, and how you can begin to address the root cause issue. After discussing 3 ways to address ITB Syndrome, they provide insight into why it is common amongst runners and the ultimate importance of building strong internal foundations. Keep activating and exploring!

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What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl:

04:19 – What is the IT Band?

07:47 – Is the IT band a friction syndrome?

10:07 – The reasons why you could be experiencing pain.

11:52 – Top 3 stretches that will help with your IT Band Syndrome?

14:20 – Is the hype around foam rolling for your IT band worthwhile?

16:47 – Why do you feel relief with foam rolling?

18:13 – What you're not considering when addressing your IT Band Syndrome

20:58 – If it's not relieving YOUR pain, find something different.

23:09 –Levels of addressing IT Band Syndrome

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