How to Release Your IT Band with a Foam Roller

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In this video, Coach Nicole demonstrates a myofascial release technique for the IT (iliotibial) band. Foam rollers are more and more common in gyms and sporting goods stores these days. Now you can learn how to use it yourself! Be sure to check out our foam roller exercise demos (which include additional myofascial release techniques for other muscles) for more ideas.

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WILDHAZEL

I love this! but what size roller should be used for this?? - 4/17/2013 11:52:30 AM
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MAKING_CHANGES_

I got my roller at kinetic kinection - 3/1/2013 1:05:18 AM
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MAKING_CHANGES_

This exercise has changed my life. I first saw the video by coach Nicole and asked around if anyone had success with it. One person wrote back and said just do it. Well the difference in my pain has been night and day. As a matter of fact I have printed off instru tions for this and gave it to 3 different people now. AMAZING. Thanks for putting it up here . - 3/1/2013 1:03:47 AM
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RHFCTR

My physical therapist instructed me to perform these exercises to help with lower back pain. They has been very helpful with my therapy. I roll my IT bands every night and my back (which feels awesome!). Make sure to start with a white foam roll as different colors provide harder resistance. The black roller is VERY hard and would be very painful for a beginner. Complete these exercises for as long as you can each day and you will notice less pain over time, promise! - 2/3/2013 2:18:53 PM
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HILLSLUG98239

I must now buy a foam roller! I'm an avid cyclist, and the past two seasons I've ended up with really bad runner's knee. Perhaps if I start this season stretching regularly and add this routine, I can end this season pain-free! - 1/9/2013 6:07:46 PM
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ROSIECANDO

Thanks for the video, it is a big help. The exercise is rather painful but I will try to stick to it - 10/25/2012 11:56:24 AM
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GREASE31

I luv this video, it has helped me loads. - 10/24/2012 10:11:18 AM
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MSROZZIE

Thanks for this video. I like the large and well lit screen. This exercise with foam roll helps lower back issue as well. - 9/23/2012 3:23:53 PM
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SOUTHERNBRYNN

Cannot wait to try this. I have been having this issue for the last 18 months. Can anyone tell me where to find the roller? - 9/12/2012 2:04:26 PM
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SKEETOR

Thanks! - 9/12/2012 9:10:10 AM
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2PUMPKIN

Great! This (tight t-band) has been an on-going problem for me since hip replacement. Thank you. Thank you. - 9/4/2012 5:06:34 PM
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GUYLAINE6

As a massage therapist, we do give exactly that take home exercice to client that have an IT Band problem. It is really hard to find picture and even more video that can help us compliment our exercices! And all I have to say is great job, coach Nicole! (And it is going to be on my professionnal page too for my exercices portions, thanks!) - 9/4/2012 7:53:12 AM
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