Iliotibial band stretches are a great way to reduce knee, hip and back pain and the symptoms of iliotibial band syndrome. Here, we share our 6 favourite ITB band stretches, with easy to follow instructions and images to help you beat ITB pain. The Iliotibial Band (ITB) is a thick band...
Ideally,your left knee should flex at an angle of about 90 degrees. If it straightens more than that, it means there's tightness in the quadriceps. If the leg moves out to the side, this means the tensor fascia lata or iliotibial band (itb) is tight. What Causes Tight Quad Muscles Th...
Chris Hatler is a writer and editor based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but before joining Runner's World and Bicycling, he was a pro runner for Diadora, qualifying for multiple U.S. Championships in the 1500 meters. At his alma mater the University of Pennsylvania, Chris was a multiple-tim...