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Understanding how your IT band causes so much pain when overused

Dr. Silverman said the pain is most common in long distance athletes, but can occur in tennis players. Symptoms are pain from the hip to the knee.

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corpus christi (kiiinews) — Because it is used for so many movements and is in a shortened position when seated, the tensor fasciae latae, or TFL, becomes tight easily. TFL stretches lengthen this important muscle. Dr. Silverman said sometimes shots help but ice and a basic pain reliever should do the trick.

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