The side lying IT band stretch works the area between your hips and calves, making it the perfect move to incorporate into your stretching routine. To perform, lie down on your right side with ...

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.

Behind lower back stretches, psoas stretches, arm stretches, and hip stretches, IT band stretches may be the last on your post-workout cool-down list. But if you’re a walker, runner, or cycler ...

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.

Couch potatoes, rejoice: You can get fit while lying down. Even better, side lying pilates exercises target muscles that are often neglected in typical workout routines.

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

Start by lying flat on your back. Stretch out both legs, keeping a slight bend in your right knee to protect your lower back. Wrap a resistance band around the middle of your left foot.

Quad Stretch Alternative #1: Lie face down on a couch or bed and allow your outside leg to drop into a lunge on the floor. Use a belt, strap, or towel to wrap around your foot/ankle as you pull ...

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 ...

When I say “IT,” you might think “information technology” instead of “iliotibial,” and TBH, I don’t blame you. I'm not here to chat tech—instead, let’s get the lowdown on a lower body tendon called ...

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.