{"id":1848,"date":"2022-08-03T04:05:59","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T04:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bonejoint.net\/old\/?p=1848"},"modified":"2022-08-12T21:27:55","modified_gmt":"2022-08-12T21:27:55","slug":"what-is-an-it-band-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bonejoint.net\/old\/blog\/what-is-an-it-band-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an IT band injury?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">Iliotibial band or IT band syndrome often is classified as an overuse injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">The IT band is the long, flexible, fibrous tendon that runs down the outside of the leg from the hip to below the knee joint.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">When the IT band becomes inflamed or irritated, it swells and no longer moves freely. The swollen tendon restricts movement or \u201ccatches\u201d on the bones of the joint, causing pain and stiffness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">What are the symptoms of IT band syndrome?<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">The most common symptom of this type of tendon injury is tenderness or a burning sensation near the injured area. Left untreated, the ache becomes a sharp pain when the hip or knee moves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">Snaps, crackles, and pops often accompany pain and stiffness as the tendon grinds its way across the bone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">The stiffness and irritation can cause swelling, making the area warm to the touch.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">What causes IT band injuries?<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">When a person runs, walks, or cycles, the IT band rubs against the leg bones. Add weight, distance, a strenuous workout, or over-training, and you have a formula for irritation and injury. As a result, athletes who run, cycle, or lift weights are more susceptible to the condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">But athletes are not the only people who experience the pain and stiffness of an IT band injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">Weak muscles in the butt, hips, and abdomen contribute to the condition. Sitting is a major culprit in this instance. Hip muscles tighten when a person sits for long stretches of time. Stiff muscles affect the alignment of the IT band, causing discomfort and a loss of flexibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">There are also physical conditions that predispose a person to IT band injuries. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">People who walk with their toes pointing inward have a higher risk of IT band injury. Bowed legs, arthritis, and differences in leg length are other physical characteristics that wreak havoc on the lengthy tendon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">People who wear ill-fitting shoes or high heels can throw the body off balance. Footwear that interferes with the alignment of the back, pelvic, and leg joints put pressure on the IT band. The added strain can cause swelling and inflammation that lead to instability, pain, and stiffness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">But there is good news. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">In most causes mentioned above, a change in lifestyle or training schedule can lessen the stress on the IT band and reduce the risk of injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">How are IT band conditions treated?<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">If you have IT band pain, seek medical care from an orthopedic provider. They diagnose the problem, find the cause, and provide you with personalized care, treatment, and guidance to get you moving again. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">If you can\u2019t see a provider right away, there are some home treatments that may provide relief and promote healing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">Rest your muscles.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">Stop the activities that make the pain and stiffness worse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">Move your body.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">Add non-weight-bearing exercises for your legs that allow you to continue to move and increase circulation without further irritating the IT band.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">Increase leg strength to support the knee joint.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">After your IT band injury heals, include leg strengthening exercises into your fitness routine. Increasing balance and strength of abdominal and leg muscles, help lower the risk of injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">Strengthen and increase the flexibility of the hips and the pelvic floor. <\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">Many IT band issues stem from tight or weak hip flexors and pelvic muscles. Add daily stretching or strengthening exercises to improve muscle tone in those areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">Add stretching to your workout routine.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">Stretch before exercise to warm up your muscles and tendons and after exercise to cool them down.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">Avoid over-training.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">Practice is often necessary, but working too hard can cause temporary or permanent damage to the tendon. It\u2019s better to build up to peak performance slowly rather than trying to speed the process. Pushing yourself to the next level too fast can cause an injury that puts you on the sidelines. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">How is an IT band injury diagnosed?<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">When you see a provider, he or she will ask questions about the symptoms you\u2019re experiencing. They also may order magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to see what is going on inside the leg.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">After diagnosing an IT band injury, your provider may prescribe physical therapy, exercises, and over-the-counter pain medications to help you recover. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">If conservative treatment doesn\u2019t work, your provider may recommend steroid treatments and, in rare cases, surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">If you suffer from an IT band injury, be patient. It can take four to eight weeks for a tendon injury to heal. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">If you feel hip or knee pain that gets worse with activity or does not improve after two weeks, contact Bone &amp; Joint. A sports medicine specialist can diagnose your condition and provide you with a personalized treatment plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"tab-stops: right 6.5in; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 27.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/z1-rpw.phreesia.net\/ApptRequestForm.App\/#\/form\/97af0cf5-d15d-4c54-93cc-40661f507890\">Request an appointment<\/a><\/span> online or call them at 800-445-6442.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.getresponse.com\/site2\/bone_and_joint\/?u=STZc&amp;webforms_id=UfXt\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Want the latest orthopedic news? 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