Yoga Flow to Fix Runner's Knee and IT Band Pain

Hello wild runners! This yoga flow is the key reason I overcame runner's knee, also known as IT band syndrome (that I had due to restricted hip mobility). The IT band is connected to the gluteus maximus (big butt muscle) and the TFL (hip flexor). Stretching all the muscles surrounding the hips that are used for running, and become immobile while we sit, is crucial for maintaining healthy hip mobility and ensuring we can pursue our endurance and physical goals for as long as possible. When I had runner's knee a year ago, I was extremely stiff around the hips. I started seeing a physiotherapist, where we did stretching, balance, and strength training. Additionally, I began attending local yoga studios with my girlfriend. This was an amazing choice because it taught me to pursue mobility with patience. As you can see in the video, I am far from being very flexible, but that's not really the goal. If you are a runner, you don't want to be extremely flexible, as some stiffness in your tendons and legs will give you better efficiency when you run. The aim here is to provide relief to our muscles and tendons and counterbalance all the sitting we do daily. I hope you enjoy this flow and that it helps you solve your minor injuries. Have a great one! Stay wildin', Rapha