Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS).. Is This Syndrome Due to Music Bands?

Taking a quick look at the word "band" at the end of the word Iliotibial Band... ordinary people think, the word tells or mentions a or a famous musical group. The band is called Iliotibial.

However, this is wrong… especially if it is followed by the word “syndrome”. Syndrome is the result of a collection of several clinical signs and symptoms that are often related and appear together, and are associated with certain diseases or health disorders.

Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is an injury to the connective tissue on the outside of the thigh and knee, which is called the iliotibial band. The iliotibial connective tissue serves to stabilize the outside of the knee when it moves and helps the movement of the hip joint.

In general, ITBS can occur in people who frequently run, cycle, hike and walk long distances. Moreover, doing these activities is followed by excessive use of the iliotibial connective tissue by frequently doing activities that require continuous bending of the knee. In daily activities and without realizing it too, sitting for too long crossing the legs can also cause ITB muscle spasms.

Symptoms of ITBS

Some of the symptoms of iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) include:

• Pain on the outside of the knee or just above the joint.
• Burning or pins and needles sensation on the outside of the knee.
• The heel hurts when it hits the ground, making it difficult for the patient to walk, climb or descend stairs.
• A clicking or popping sound on the outside of the knee.
• Swelling, redness with warmth on the outside of the knee.
• Sometimes, the pain radiates to the hip.

Some Prevention Efforts

Efforts that can be made to prevent ITBS from occurring according to sehatq.com are:

• Warm up, stretch and cool down in the process of doing physical activities or sports.
• Frequent stretching of the iliotibial connective tissue area, hip muscles, thigh muscles and buttock muscles.
• Don't increase your running distances more than 10% per week. Always rest a day between your workouts.
• Choose shoes that fit and are good for running because uncomfortable shoes will cause and exacerbate the symptoms of ITBS.
• Consider interspersing your running training with other types of exercise to balance body strength (eg swimming).
• Choose flat terrain when running practice.
• Try the backward running method to correct muscle imbalances and reduce stress on your knees.
• Consult a doctor regarding the possibility of using orthotics aids.
• In addition, avoid sitting for too long with your legs crossed.
   

Pain in ITBS can be relieved and conditions can be restored by doing massage. Remedial massage, namely massage that aims to improve muscle complaints or muscle injuries that are experienced either as a result of sports injuries or daily activities, especially if they occur in the iliotibial connective tissue.