IT Band Syndrome: Solutions for Lateral Knee Pain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (or IT Band Syndrome for short) is a common overuse issue that is related to lateral (outside) knee pain. The pain often felt is a sharp pain located slightly above the knee joint and along the outside of it. This will occur with long distance runners more than sprinters. It is also common with military recruits, soccer players, skiers, cyclists, tennis players and adolescents going through a growth spurt. Without getting too scientific, the following is a breakdown of what is happening. When you repeatedly flex and extend your knee (think running or cycling), your IT Band will...