There’s nothing fun about that stabbing pain outside your knee caused by iliotibial band syndrome. The good news though? Doing IT band stretches and strengthening exercises can provide much-needed relief.
Iliotibial band syndrome (or IT band syndrome for short) is a painful condition commonly caused by running, physical therapist Brando Lakes, DPT, cofounder of Kinesadelic in NYC, tells SELF. It can also result from cycling, walking, or sitting too much, he adds.
Source: Self