How to Use a Foam Roller to Release Your IT Band

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Title: How to Use a Foam Roller to Release Your IT Band

Added: Oct 21, 2009

Duration: 2:27

Description:
Find foam roller exercises here: http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercise_demos.asp?equipment=512What is a foam roller and how do I use it? Coach Nicole of SparkPeople.com demonstrates a myofasical release (self-massage) technique for decreasing pain, tightness and stiffness in the IT band (outer thigh), which is common in runners.

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Youtube Comments: 10

MariosLasagna Says:

Oct 29, 2009 - good work. I am trying to heal my IT band it's such a long injury gosh darnit!!!!!!!!!!!

tsjkj Says:

Nov 8, 2009 - do i need to do this after every run? and how long should i do this just until its not stiff or what?

sparkpeople Says:

Nov 9, 2009 - I personally do this a little bit each day. After each run IS a good idea--just for a few minutes. When you find a spot that is sore or tight, linger there and the pressure on the roller will help release it. Hope that helps.

tsjkj Says:

Nov 9, 2009 - Cool Ty i will try this..

BAREDANCINGBABES Says:

Jan 11, 2010 - I have never seen this b4, and, have done Yoga for over 20 years- this works very well to let off tension in the IT band...Bravo! W

tobychehochan Says:

Apr 15, 2010 - I have struggled with IT band syndrome for months, and finally I found out that massage works the best for me. I am running again.Thanks for the video!

145bobby Says:

Jun 24, 2010 - i did'nt believe that it would hurt, everything else was painless, when i did IT band on the foam roller i held back tears

BarefootJax Says:

Jul 12, 2010 - My ITB is SOOOO painful when I try this. Nearly too painful to be able to do it. I use the front foot to try and take the pressure off. I shall keep on trying with this and hope it works. Thanks for the video