Good pose for IT band

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#1

I have tightness in my right IT band. I have a couple stretches that I do for it that I integrate into my asana practice.

Looking forward to seeing some of your suggestions.

thanks

PS
I have a ton of questions so I may be starting lots of threads. LOL

I’m glad I found this place.

#2

I like all the revolved poses…revolved triangle and revolved side angle pose in particular

#3

TBG,

Everyone has tightness in their iliotibial band.
If you’re gonna hang in here (longer) you’re going to have to do more than tell us “My car makes a noise, what is it?”.

The IT Band is a stabilizer. Because it is an abductor one of its roles is to counter adduction of the leg.

Is there a symptomology that needs to be addressed here?

#4

Theres an arrogant douche on every site. Thats too bad really.

Enjoy your established boys’ club. I don’t have time or energy to waste here.

#5

for just a tight IT band revolved triangle is good, but can be too much for some people.

try pigeon, and supine pigeon (on the back)

#6

I think I made fair points and there was no arrogance in my reply.

People are donating their time to answer these questions and it’s quite unfair to categorize our begging for some relationship from the inquirer in order to make said donation.
There’s no boys club here and no exclusivity. And based on my tenure here many are making themselves available to provide guidance and assistance. Perhaps you’ve taken the feedback out of context?

#7

It’s true, the IT band is tight in most people, mainly because it’s a band the provides support to the knee. However, it can also easily become too tight and aggravate the joint it was designed to protect.

I have in fact filmed a class that addresses common IT band issues in a holistic, through way. It not only stretches the IT, but all muscles that cross the hip joint and are often tight when the IT band is (gluteus medius, piriformis…).

Have a look!

http://www.doyogawithme.com/content/yoga-runners-stretch-class-it-band

#8

Interesting video David, Thank you so much for sharing. I watched it in its entirety in short order.

#9

thanks

and yes its a problem area for me. It actually is causing me discomfort right now. I’m deloading this week so hopefully by Monday it’ll be ready to go again. Seems I can’t go more than 4 weeks in a cycle before I have to take a break cuz of that right IT band.

#10

The key is being persistent! Once you find what works for you - a stretching routine that releases the area, at least temporarily - do it at a minimum of 3 times a week, along with your other fitness activities.

Know that you can change this. Get to know your body - what works and what doesn’t, and do what works. No one can tell you how to take care of it. Be intuitive and trust the feedback that your body is giving you (at least temporarily, cause sometimes it does lie :-)).

#11

Oh… and thanks for the kind words, Gordon. It was an earlier recording, so the audio is a bit scratchy at times and the video isn’t always professional quality, but hey, you live and learn!