10 IT Band Syndrome Symptoms
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Pain That Worsens Over Time
IT band syndrome is considered a progressive condition. This means that, without proper treatment, symptoms may continue to worsen over time. In the early stages, many people ignore symptoms of IT band syndrome because the pain is manageable, and their symptoms come and go. However, ignoring IT band pain commonly leads to greater issues down the line.8‘Beating the Band — New Treatment for IT Band Syndrome Yields Results.’ Elite Sports Podiatry, 11 Oct. 2019, elitesportspodiatry.com/beating-the-band-new-treatment-for-it-band-syndrome-yields-results
A person who experiences IT band or knee pain that slowly worsens may have IT band syndrome and should seek medical advice.
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