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Why we don't roll the IT band... ⬇️
The IT band is a thick, fibrous tendon that runs from your hip to your knee. Because it isn’t a muscle, it doesn’t "relax" or "release" like one.
Better Strategy:
1. Hit the TFL (lay on your stomach, front of hip).
2. Hit the Glute Med.
3. Clear the Quad/Hamstring tissue on either side of the band.
Work smarter, not harder. Your legs will thank you. ⚡️
01/27/2026
After this ice storm, it feels like everything is frozen. 🧊
And when something hurts, most people do the same thing — they ice it.
To be clear, we’re not anti-ice.
Ice can help calm things down in the first 24–48 hours after a fresh injury.
But if pain has been hanging around for weeks, ice might numb it — not fix it.
That’s where movement comes in.
The right movement improves blood flow, restores control, and helps your body heal.
So yes, ice when it makes sense.
Just don’t stay frozen there.
Squats shouldn’t hurt. ⬇️
If you’re dealing with a hip pinch or knee pressure, grab a bench or a box.
Sitting back onto a box changes your center of gravity, offloads the front of the joint, and lets you build strength without the irritation.
The Cues:
- Drive the hips BACK.
- Sit fully if you need to.
- Drive through the heels to stand.
Move better. Stay strong. 🛡️
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