What is you IT Band?

In class we will refer to our IT bands and how to stretch and lengthen them.  Here is the what you need to know to keep your IT Band feeling good!The IT band is the abbreviation for IliloTibial Band.  Your IT band runs on the outside of your thigh connecting to the gluteus maximus (largest muscle in your bottom) and the tensor fasciae latae muscle (hip flexor) to the outside of your tibia.  Simply put, your IT Band starts above your hip and runs down the outside of your leg just below your knee.

What You Need to Know About Your IT Band and How to Handle Pain

Getting to Know Your IT Band

What Really Causes IT Band Syndrome Pain (And How Do You Fix It)?

Your IT Band may be the reason for your knee pain

IT Bands

How to Stretch When You Have IT Band Pain

3 Essential Exercises For Your IT Band—And Why You Need To Stop Ignoring It

Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS): What You Need to Know

Iliotibial Tract - Physiopedia

Should You Foam Roll Your IT Band? + 6 Exercises To Loosen The ITB

BLOG Bridget Wilson