To relieve stress on the IT Band you have to learn to shift your weight properly.
Stretching your IT Band doesn’t help much – but here’s an alternative
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gluteal muscles
A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on gluteal muscles...
This exercise is way better than the bridge
The forward pelvic shift is a better alternative to the bridge exercise for core support and low back pain prevention.
Simple gluteal exercise
Simple gluteal strengthening exercise.
Which Exercise Builds the Most Muscle Mass the Quickest?
The benefits of the squat exercise for developing muscle mass and practicing alignment control.
Sacroiliac joint injury and piriformis pain
The sacroiliac joint and the muscles that support it are common sources of low back and buttock pain. Discover how to minimize shear stress in the sacroiliac joint and avoid pain and injury.
Simple gluteal stretch eases back pain
If you’ve been regularly practicing the exercises described in Dr. Lavine’s Top Five Exercises for Your Low Back, your lower spine has probably made a lot of progress. Still, you might need something extra to achieve maximal results.
What’s the most important exercise I’ve left off my short list? Stretching the piriformis muscle.
