Understanding and Alleviating IT Band Syndrome with Our Puyallup Sports Chiropractor

IT Band syndrome is a nagging pain that effects running and functional movements with activities and sports. Dr. Kevin Earle and the rehabilitation staff at Rainier Sports & Spinal Rehab know and understand
the frustration, pain, and etiology that come with this injury. Dr. Earle will help you better understand Iliotibial Band Syndrome, which is commonly referred as IT Band Syndrome. This condition can irritate your activities of daily living, physical activities, and work duties as it causes pain at the hip and knee.

The IT Band is a collection of dense connective tissues that support your hip and knee joints. You can find it on the outside lateral portion of the thigh. When the band gets too tight, it may rub against your hip or knee, or both, and become inflamed which leads to pain and dysfunction. It Band Syndrome commonly affects runners, walkers, cyclists or any sports or activities that involve hip to knee movements.

Iliotibial Band Syndrome and Rehabilitation Care

Treatment for IT Band Syndrome is non-invasive. You may discover on your own that the pain often goes away when you rest. However, being active, we do not expect you to stop your exercises to decrease the pain. Instead, Dr. Earle works at positioning your back, hips, and knees to alleviate the rubbing of the band against the joints. When your back, hips, and legs are in proper alignment, the IT Band has enough room to support the hip and knee without interfering with your mobility. As part of your chiropractic care, our team also teaches you to stretch to keep the band lengthened and not interfering with your workouts. Dr. Earle may observe the way you run or the shoes you wear to further keep you pain-free and prevent future IT issues. 

Contact Our Clinic Today for Pain Relief

We understand how easy it is to reach for a pain reliever, but medications often have side effects and can be hard to process. Instead, natural care with our sports chiropractor in Puyallup provides gentle healing that brings immediate pain relief and lasting benefits. Hopefully, with an understanding of the IT band's placement and function, you are also better able to avoid future occurrences of pain from this inflammation. Please call us today at 253-445-0440 and ask about our new client special.

Which of your IT Band Syndrome symptoms has been eliminated through chiropractic care?