Facebook Pixel

Iliotibial Band Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

By EmpowHER
 
Rate This

Iliotibial band syndrome is one common injury-related hip disorder that affects the thick band that runs from your hip to the outside of your knee. It occurs frequently in runners and cyclists and is caused by a combination of overuse and biomechanical factors.

The condition can cause long-term sharp pain and swelling in some people, causing a cessation of exercise. The pain is generally worse in a standing position or when the knee is flexed to 30 degrees. Some people experience muscle tenderness and weakness, and most have swelling.

Iliotibial band syndrome can be challenging to treat, however, most people respond to conservative treatment that involves massage and stretching exercises and alternative training regimens. Surgery is often recommended only when the conservative treatment doesn’t work. People with iliotibial band syndrome should not resume their normal activities until they can perform strength exercises without pain.

Add a CommentComments

There are no comments yet. Be the first one and get the conversation started!

Image CAPTCHA
Enter the characters shown in the image.
By submitting this form, you agree to EmpowHER's terms of service and privacy policy

Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome

Get Email Updates

Related Topics

Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome Guide

Guide

Have a question? We're here to help. Ask the Community.

ASK

Health Newsletter

Receive the latest and greatest in women's health and wellness from EmpowHER - for free!