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Massage for IT band syndrome
The hip and outer thigh that tension the IT band, treated before the knee.
Sports massage in Clifton, Bristol
IT band syndrome
IT band syndrome is pain on the outside of the knee where the IT band, a thick strip of Fascia, crosses the joint. It is common in runners and cyclists and often comes on at a predictable distance.
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Why the hip is treated first
The IT band is a thickening of the Fascia that wraps the thigh. At the top it blends into the glute and the tensor fasciae latae, and those hip muscles set how tightly it pulls across the knee.
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Foam rolling
Rolling the band itself can ease it briefly, but because the tension is set at the hip, rolling the glutes and outer hip often helps more.
Reviews
Massage for IT band syndrome reviews
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Questions
Massage for IT band syndrome: questions answered
Can I keep running with IT band syndrome?
Reduce the distance that brings on the pain while it is treated.
Do cyclists get it?
Yes, especially after a new bike fit or a rise in mileage.
Is IT band massage painful?
The outer thigh is often tender, so pressure builds slowly.
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