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I have found the most effective treatment for ITBS is to focus on the Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL), shown above in red. I use the [[Thumper]] to massage [[Massage]] the TFL, which can be quite painful, but I have found that my ITBS symptoms subside very rapidly after treatment. For a wonderful visualization of the TFL, check out http://www.getbodysmart.com/ap/muscularsystem/thighmuscles/anteriormuscles/tensorfasciaelatae/tutorial.html

Using the [[Foam Roller]] to massage [[Massage]] the ITB from the hip to the knee can help treat ITBS. This can be quite painful, so using your other leg to reduce the pressure is often needed to keep things bearable.

It is possible for badly worn shoes [[Shoes]] to change your biomechanics enough to trigger ITBS. It's worth checking your shoes [[Shoes]] for excessive wear; not the tread on the outsole, but the midsole foam. Feel the thickness of the sole and see if it is significantly thinner in some sections, such as where the ball of the foot presses.

Poor biomechanics can cause ITBS, so having someone evaluate your running form [[Running Form]] may help. Another approach is to have someone video tape your running and check it for good form.