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Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Iliotibial band (IT band) syndrome facts

Pictures of stretches for IT band syndrome
A. Hands are held on the waist, and the injured leg is crossed behind the good leg. B. The arm on the same side as the injured leg sweeps up and over as the hips are moved laterally toward the good side, allowing a lateral bend at the waist. There should be no twisting with this stretch and no need to touch the foot of the injured leg.

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