Iliotibial Band Syndrome - continued

Resting the leg and applying ice for 15 minutes may relieve ITBS. If your ITBS keeps returning, or if it is not relieved by rest and ice, you can get assistance from a physical therapist. Physical therapists can help decrease the pain of ITBS with specific stretching and strengthening exercises, ultrasound, some hands on techniques, and patient education. Patient education may include knowledge about proper footwear, gradually increasing activity, and doing appropriate activities to help you return to pain-free sports.

Here is a helpful web site with information about stretching for ITBS: