2. Side-Lying IT Stretch. Garcia says there’s a fine line between stretching your IT band and going too far, so ease into this stretch and stop it if really hurts.

The IT band, iliotibial band, feels painful when nearby muscles are tight. Here's how to stretch the IT band effectively per a physical therapist.

Fold at your hips and reach for the ground to stretch your left side. For a warm-up IT band stretch, hold this for two or three seconds, then come back to a standing position and repeat 10 to 15 ...

Learn about iliotibial band syndrome and how it is treated. We include a list of stretches and exercises that can help treat and prevent this condition.

Iliotibial band syndrome, or IT band pain, is common among runners. These stretches and exercises strengthen your IT band to help relieve the aches.

To add to your stretches, you can also use a resistance band, like the TRX Strength Bands. Here are a few more stretches you can try with a resistance band to increase mobility in the muscles in ...

You want to release anything that might be pulling on your IT band, so this means foam rolling your tight TFL, tight calves, quads, hamstrings and glutes. BONUS TIP: 5 IT Band Stretches (that also ...

Iliotibial (IT) band syndrome: If you feel pain on the outside of your knee, you might have iliotibial band syndrome. Here’s what causes it, how to treat it, and how to prevent it.