Try doing these IT band-focused stretches after a run to help release tension and prevent pain on the outside of your knee. ... Raise your legs so your knees are bent at a 90-degree angle.

Question: I am a runner and I think I have IT band tendonitis. What can I do for it? Answer: Iliotibial band (IT) syndrome is a common cause of pain on the outside or lateral side of the knee. I see ...