12/08/2023
ITB Syndrome & Cupping Therapy 🦵
ITB Syndrome, common among runners and cyclists, stems from an over-tightened Iliotibial Band, extending from hip to shin and essential for lower limb mobility. This often leads to inflammation and pain near the outer knee, and is associated with hip bursitis, where the strained IT band inflames the bursa, causing discomfort and restricted movement. Cupping therapy, blending ancient and modern sports therapy, offers effective relief for ITBS by reducing inflammation, relaxing muscle tension, and aiding athletes' recovery.
🧐 Symptoms:
- Outer knee and thigh pain.
- ITB swelling or tenderness.
- Leg tightness and reduced flexibility.
- Pain worsens with running, cycling, stairs.
🚵♀️ Causes:
- Overuse in endurance sports.
- Improper training or conditioning.
- Uneven leg length, hip tilt.
- Muscle imbalances in hip and thigh.
🍶 Cupping Therapy for ITB Syndrome:
- Boosts blood flow.
- Reduces ITB inflammation.
- Breaks down ITB scar tissue.
- Improves flexibility.
- Relieves muscle tightness, friction at hip/knee.
- Complements stretching, strengthening for holistic treatment.
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