the ITB is unstretchable, this was proven by scientifically by cutting up the leg (of a dead person who gave his body to science) and trying to stretch it.
i can feel the band going over the outside of my left knee and i have tried these stretches for a month but it makes it worse which is really weird? there is not any pain but it feels like the band goes over the outside of my knee EVEN MORE.
should i keep stretching it and it will eventually go away?
ANY advice is most welcome, thanks!
ps, i dislocated my left hip (posterior) 10 years ago, not sure if that has anything to do with my knee though?
U can't stretch the ITB as it's fascia and has no contractile elements instead you need to stretch the muscles that attach to it namely gluts, quad lat and TFL, same goes for massage of ITB complete waste of time might as well try and 'stretch' your bones, just won't happen
This guy speaks the truth, the it band is unstretchable, and foam rolling it is a waste of time. Check saveyourself dot ca for a full scientific explanation.
I've done three 10-11.5 mile runs and started getting a knee pain, at which point a physio recommended I stretch out the tight ITB which is the culprit. I recommend all runners to stretch this muscle, especially new runners who are aiming to do a marathon.
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I've got a 2:39 marathon PR to my name and NEVER stretch. Stretching causes way more damage than not stretching. Most of you should listen to me since most of you are slower than me..
this stretch won't do damage, but it could prevent injury and would restore proper function to someone suffering from ITBS or patellofemoral syndrome as a result of lateral patellar tilting due to a tight IT band. This stretch isn't meant to make you faster, just run symptom free. Perhaps people are better off taking advice from professionals, not snobs that are overly proud of their PRs.
@shonebargerbj your a douche bag. You are not a credible source in the least and you ran a marathon in 2:39... give yourself a pat on the back because nobody cares.
God... your more ignorant than those kids that say "Im in 8th grade and I ran a 3:59 1500. is that good?" :P Your dumb if you don't stretch.
Try leaving your arms down and just pushing out on the side you're trying to stretch. In this case, the right. Just shift your hips laterally to the right.
It's impossible to stretch just one part of a muscle. That would be equivalent to pulling and having just one half of a rope become taut. It was incomplete wording on their part, the whole bad will be stretched.
Not true. Your rectus abdominas for example can be tight in the upper portion and stretched in the other. ie posture problems such as lower cross syndrome and upper cross syndrome. It it very possible for muscles to do this and you cant compare a muscle to a rope, we are far more complicated.
R. abdominis is the one muscle that the argument could be made for. Barely. Because it has bands of fascia type material separating the segments, and because the linea alba bisects the abdominis in some people more than others, there can be some mild disjointing of that one muscle group. Every other group, IT band included (which isn't even a muscle, but more of a tendon wrapped in fascia) is very comparable to a rope. That is, it pulls from origin to insertion, and that's it.
Possible, but not too likely, especially with a wall for support. Still, I'm in favor of leaving the arms down and laterally shifting the hips to get the stretch.
Im stretching something right now
mica122213 2 weeks ago
This is not working for me!! what the hell this doesnt work
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the ITB is unstretchable, this was proven by scientifically by cutting up the leg (of a dead person who gave his body to science) and trying to stretch it.
Tomatomaten 2 months ago
Oh yeah! I'm feeling a nice stretch!
01tizoc 3 months ago
Gotta love YouTube! Sometimes the comments are better than the video!
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i can feel the band going over the outside of my left knee and i have tried these stretches for a month but it makes it worse which is really weird? there is not any pain but it feels like the band goes over the outside of my knee EVEN MORE.
should i keep stretching it and it will eventually go away?
ANY advice is most welcome, thanks!
ps, i dislocated my left hip (posterior) 10 years ago, not sure if that has anything to do with my knee though?
livelifexplore 8 months ago
good stretch and the girls pretty too :)
A7777 1 year ago 4
i masturbate to you every day
b0llx 1 year ago
@b0llx I laughed and coffee came out my nose!
PapaWilk 4 months ago
U can't stretch the ITB as it's fascia and has no contractile elements instead you need to stretch the muscles that attach to it namely gluts, quad lat and TFL, same goes for massage of ITB complete waste of time might as well try and 'stretch' your bones, just won't happen
ACPM74 1 year ago
@ACPM74
This guy speaks the truth, the it band is unstretchable, and foam rolling it is a waste of time. Check saveyourself dot ca for a full scientific explanation.
Tomatomaten 2 months ago
I've done three 10-11.5 mile runs and started getting a knee pain, at which point a physio recommended I stretch out the tight ITB which is the culprit. I recommend all runners to stretch this muscle, especially new runners who are aiming to do a marathon.
CoffeeSuperHero 2 years ago
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I've got a 2:39 marathon PR to my name and NEVER stretch. Stretching causes way more damage than not stretching. Most of you should listen to me since most of you are slower than me..
shonebargerbj 2 years ago
this stretch won't do damage, but it could prevent injury and would restore proper function to someone suffering from ITBS or patellofemoral syndrome as a result of lateral patellar tilting due to a tight IT band. This stretch isn't meant to make you faster, just run symptom free. Perhaps people are better off taking advice from professionals, not snobs that are overly proud of their PRs.
dadukefan22 2 years ago 5
speed = knowledge? I think not.
Moqireh 2 years ago 3
@shonebargerbj your a douche bag. You are not a credible source in the least and you ran a marathon in 2:39... give yourself a pat on the back because nobody cares.
God... your more ignorant than those kids that say "Im in 8th grade and I ran a 3:59 1500. is that good?" :P Your dumb if you don't stretch.
sueyking 1 year ago
Will It band sydrome ever go away?
VivaCutiePie19 2 years ago 3
seriously has anyone gotten rid of it completely?
Orf 2 years ago
6 months on still no luck
SilentwolfGRRR 2 years ago
I ran 3 half marathons and didn't prepare enough for my 18.6 mile 30k. As a result of that I developed ITBS. This stretch helps a lot!!
HandyMan817 2 years ago
Haha, spot on. Same with me and now my ITB hurts after 2 miles. Just tried this stretch and all ok!! Woohoo!!
bashdem 2 years ago
Nice body
JayWerx 2 years ago 22
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this doenst fuckinh work at all
evoneal 2 years ago
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I want you to sit on my face to stretch your IT bands
BMalloryWV 2 years ago 15
Grow up.
nickytangent 2 years ago
if growing up involves taking every really seriously and losing your sense of humour then i think i might try and stay young
tobyglynn 2 years ago 13
hahahahaha
pappydog76 2 years ago
ive tried this and i only feel a massive strain on the side of my ribs and nothing on the legs
toby099 3 years ago
Try leaving your arms down and just pushing out on the side you're trying to stretch. In this case, the right. Just shift your hips laterally to the right.
TheAscendant 3 years ago
I've just learned that I have ITBS and this will help A LOT!! Thank youuuu.. !!!
goodebag 3 years ago
what about the lower part?
thekillerbee123 3 years ago
It's impossible to stretch just one part of a muscle. That would be equivalent to pulling and having just one half of a rope become taut. It was incomplete wording on their part, the whole bad will be stretched.
TheAscendant 3 years ago
Not true. Your rectus abdominas for example can be tight in the upper portion and stretched in the other. ie posture problems such as lower cross syndrome and upper cross syndrome. It it very possible for muscles to do this and you cant compare a muscle to a rope, we are far more complicated.
thekillerbee123 3 years ago
R. abdominis is the one muscle that the argument could be made for. Barely. Because it has bands of fascia type material separating the segments, and because the linea alba bisects the abdominis in some people more than others, there can be some mild disjointing of that one muscle group. Every other group, IT band included (which isn't even a muscle, but more of a tendon wrapped in fascia) is very comparable to a rope. That is, it pulls from origin to insertion, and that's it.
TheAscendant 3 years ago
Thats better. Well done.
thekillerbee123 3 years ago
You're a weird one. :)
TheAscendant 2 years ago
shh
thekillerbee123 2 years ago
Wow... who gives a shit.
Viktahh 2 years ago
you for replying. Dipshit.
thekillerbee123 2 years ago
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nickytangent 2 years ago
Good, basic stretch for the ITB. However, the technique here is a bit unstable and it's possible to lose balance.
renumeratedfrog 3 years ago
Possible, but not too likely, especially with a wall for support. Still, I'm in favor of leaving the arms down and laterally shifting the hips to get the stretch.
TheAscendant 3 years ago