What Is IT Band Syndrome?
by IT Band Syndrome (ITBS) is a common injury that predominantly affects long-distance runners although it can also strike cyclists, hikers, and weightlifters. Most people first experience IT Band Syndrome during the early part of a run or jog, often described as an intense, shooting pain that starts on the outside of the leg near the knee with pain radiating upward into relax.
IT Band Syndrome, or Iliotibial Band Syndrome, refers to develop an interior area of irritation known as a bursa, or small sack of fluid. This is what causes the pain of IT Band Syndrome. Some individuals suffering from IT Band Syndrome will also notice swelling of the knee as well as acute pain during physical activity.