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The iliotibial band is a strong, thick band of fibrous tissue that runs along the outside of the leg. The IT band starts at the hip and runs along the outer thigh and attaches on the outside edge of the shin bone (tibia) just below the knee joint.
Most IT Band Syndrome problems originate with an internal rotation of the lower extremity. This increases tension in the IT Band, and may cause increased rubbing and inflammation in the regions where the IT Band passes over the lateral femoral condyle (knee end) and greater trochanter (top of femur). Tight IT bands usually hurt at the hip or knee. How to eliminate the pain.