4Symptoms
IT band syndrome causes irritation or inflammation of the IT band. This might gradually cause a burning and aching pain on the outside area of your lower thigh or knee. Sometimes, the sensation can be felt near your hip. It can become more intense when you get up from a seated position or descend stairs. When the syndrome progresses, the pain would become persistent and stabbing or sharp in quality. Some other typical symptoms include loss of knee and hip flexibility, tightness, tenderness, as well as redness. These signs mostly occur when you participate in physical activities. [4]
