What Is IT Band Syndrome?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Rest
One of the most common and perhaps most obvious solutions to IT band syndrome is to rest the affected leg. This will help prevent movement of the band and give it an opportunity to recover, hopefully reducing inflammation in the meantime.
This can mean that runners will have to take breaks, which is not ideal for many people that want to push themselves as much as they can. Unfortunately, many people will find that the symptoms return quickly once they start being active again, meaning rest alone is not a suitable longterm remedy and they likely need to identify underlying causes.
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