Outer thigh pain? It could be Iliotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome (Part 1)

Outer thigh pain? It could be Iliotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome (Part 1)
Do you ever get a nagging pain on the outer thigh that sometimes extends down into the outer knee or up into your hip and/or buttocks? If yes, you may be suffering from Iliotibial Band Syndrome.

Iliotibial band is a thick band of fascia (covering over the muscles) that runs along the outer thigh from the hip and gluteal muscles into the outer part of the knee joint ....
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Is it time to replace your shoes?

Is it time to replace your shoes?
Feet are the anchors of your body. You need all the joints, muscles and ligaments of the feet to be in optimal working condition for you to stand, walk or run well. Apart from an optimally functional foot you also need to make sure that your shoes are fully supporting your feet. If your shoes are old and worn out, especially if you walk or run quite often you can potentially end up with an avoidable pain or injury.

How do you know if your shoes are old and need to be replaced? Here are a few easy ways to analyse your shoes ‘health’ ....
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