If you feel a pain that runs between your hips and knees that worsens after activities like running, cycling or jogging, your IT band may be to blame. The IT band is connective tissue that runs from ...

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 ...

If you have sharp pain or tightness on the outside of your knees or hips, there’s a good chance it’s caused by your IT band. This area of the body is notoriously tough to stretch, but never fear — ...

If you’re completely new to yoga straps (or are looking for a quick refresher), try practicing along with Ariana Elizabeth. In this video, she breaks down 10 different stretches you can do with a ...

In former discussions with experts like Patrick Maloney, lead athletic trainer at Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine in New ...

Training for a fall race or marathon? Get tips from Yoga for Athletes's Emilie Smith for tackling the common issue of tight IT bands. If you’re training for a fall race or marathon, chances are, you ...

The iliotibial band (IT band) is also known as the iliotibial tract or Maissiat’s band. It’s a long piece of connective tissue, or fascia, that runs along the outside of your leg from the hip to the ...