Do you have Runners Knee (IT Band Tendonitis)? Try these 9 movements (It's a lot, but so worth it šāāļø(that's what she said...) Runners knee is an overuse injury where your IT band connects to your lower leg. The problem here is that if your knee doesn't track correctly due to tightness in the surrounding muscles, you can hit the 'overuse' threshold a lot faster than if your knee was functioning properly. So go through these 9 movements at least once a day to heal up faster and get back to what you love doing šāāļø Rolling Movements: Explore the entire muscle Roll on the inside and outside of it, and all the way from top to bottom. Roll slowly on the tender areas for 20 seconds, or until your feel a 'melting' sensation in the muscle. Stretches: Hold each stretch for 30-60 seconds Half kneeling side lunge - make sure to get your down knee wide. if you cant get both forearms to the ground, try to get at least 1 down Hurdlers stretch - Squeeze the glute on the side of the bent leg, and look for a stretch in the front of the hip of the bent leg Hurdlers Hamstring Stretch - Stay in the hurdlers stretch position, but sit up and reach for the lead leg. This should be one of the most targeted hamstring stretches you have ever felt! Kneeling side hip raise with clamshell (1-2x15-20 reps each side) - Extend your hips forward as you come off the ground. Look for glute activation š Share with someone who could use this! Follow for more!
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