‘The IT band crosses your hip and your knee, so it works to stabilise both when we are moving around, including when running,’ explains Jodie Breach, national physiotherapy lead at Nuffield ...

“When standing still, the IT band maintains knee and hip extension,” says James. “When walking or running the IT band helps maintain flexion of the hip and is a major supporter of the knee ...

If you've ever experienced acute or chronic hip pain, you know how uncomfortable and debilitating it can be. Ranging from a dull ache to a sharp, stabbing sensation, hip pain can be felt all over ...

Rolling along the IT band and up over the hip, I focused on loosening up the hip flexor. When I started, it was rigid and painful, but by the end of my 10-minute sequence, the muscles felt ooey gooey.

Other causes of hip pain include arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, and injury. The type of pain can vary depending on the cause. Some causes may also cause bruising, swelling, and heat in the hip.

Hip pain is a widespread issue for women, particularly as they reach middle age and beyond. Yet, it often goes unrecognized, dismissed as a natural consequence of aging or an unavoidable part of life.