Treatments Options for Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Massage

Since iliotibial band syndrome is caused by the iliotibial tendon becoming compressed to the thigh muscles, deep tissue massage can be effective at releasing it. A therapist will focus on deep muscles and connective tissue, beginning slowly with light pressure. Eventually, they will work up to deeper pressure with long, smooth strokes to the muscle fibers surrounding the iliotibial band. This process is called 'stripping.' Next, the therapist will go against the grain of the tissue to help release the band’s compression. This action is called 'friction.' This may be uncomfortable, but pain and soreness should subside in a few days.

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