132 | ITB Syndrome – Pain on the outside of your Knee?
Welcome to episode 132 of The Optimal Body Podcast
ITB Syndrome – Pain on the outside of your Knee?
Diagnosed with IT Band Syndrome? Feeling pain on the outside of the knee? Rolling out your IT band? DocJen & Dr. Dom describes the anatomy of the IT bands, the muscles that connect into, and why it is understood to be a “friction injury.” They discuss whether or not foam rolling is beneficial, the mechanism behind foam rolling, and how to optimize its use. Then, they explain the potential causes of feeling ITB syndrome-related symptoms, and how you can begin to address the root cause issue. After discussing 3 was to address ITB Syndrome, they provide insight into why it is common amongst runners and the ultimate importance of building strong internal foundations. Keep activating and exploring!
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What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl:
2:31 – What is the IT Band
4:38 – Why might you be feeling pain
5:46 – How to fix it
7:06 – Should you foam roll?
7:54 – Why might foam rolling be ineffective?
8:37 – Where to foam roll if you’re going to do it
10:44 – When you may be feeling a rubbing/friction/tight sensation
11:38 – How to address your ITB
15:03 – The role breathwork plays with ITB syndrome
16:25 – Why is it common amongst runners
17:09 – Addressing internal over external
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