Tight IT Band Release

More info. on IT band (iliotibial tract) stretches and massage for IT band pain: http://dailyvitamoves.com/release-you... Many people use the foam roller to try and release their IT band tightness, but the truth is the connective tissue of the IT band is very tough and really can't be stretched by that method. Tightness in the IT band is caused by tightness in the tensor fasciae latae muscle (TFL). This can in turn can cause hip pain or knee pain. A chronic irritation that can develop from this is called iliotibial band syndrome. The covering of the TFL and your gluteus maximus muscles extend out and merge to form the IT band (iliotibial tract). The common pattern is that the TFL muscle is working too much to stabilize the knee and the gluteus medius (a deeper glute muscle than the gluteus maximus) is not working enough. To rehabilitate properly from IT band syndrome, you have to address that tightness in the TFL that's causing tightness in the IT band and then you'll want to strengthen the gluteus medius and minimus to help balance the stresses on the hip and knee joints. Share this video to release IT band tightness with your friends & family:    • Tight IT Band Release   -------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE TO THIS YOUTUBE CHANNEL:    / 1angelodc   VISIT FACEBOOK PAGE:   / vitamoves   VISIT GOOGLE+ PAGE: https://plus.google.com/1032242881245... --------------------------------