• IT Band Syndrome and Runners Knee?

    IT Band Syndrome and Runners Knee?

    You hear it all the time, "My IT Band is really tight. I have IT Band Syndrome." But what does that actually mean? Having a "syndrome" sounds somewhat ominous. How does it happen? Why does it make your knee hurt? And most importantly, what can you do to prevent or recover from it? First of all, is the Iliotibial band (IT Band) a tendon...
  • 5 Stretches to Prevent Knee Pain

    5 Stretches to Prevent Knee Pain

    You enjoy downhill skiing. You feel accomplished after high-mileage running. You have played some hard golf shots. You are practicing for your next powerful soccer kick. You love walking, jumping, and being active. If any of this is you, then regular stretches of the muscle groups surrounding your knee will prevent ligament and tendon injuries, such as tearing of the meniscus or chronic inflammation...
  • itBandz Featured in Evening Magazine Television News Show

    itBandz Featured in Evening Magazine Television News Show

    Last week, Stacia Pache, founder of ItBandz was featured in an interview with Evening Magazine. Check it out! Want to hear more about itBandz? Check out this interview she did with LA Talk Radio.
  • Did You Know These 5 Knee Facts?

    Did You Know These 5 Knee Facts?

    Our bodies are capable of some pretty incredible things, things we take for granted. Our knees are one of the most important joints in the human body and we may not pay them the attention they deserve. The knee assists in essential movements we use in everyday activities like walking, sitting, standing and running. We do't often think about the amazing things our bodies...
  • Bust Boredom With This Treadmill Workout

    Bust Boredom With This Treadmill Workout

    It seems the world is divided. A lot of runners will only run outside, and the rest of runners will only run on a treadmill. Very few choose both, everyone seems to have a clear preference. But sometimes, we don't always have the luxury of running outside. Maybe it's raining or snowing, or it's simply too cold to get in a good workout. On...
  • 13 Need to Know Knee Facts

    13 Need to Know Knee Facts

    The knees. You/ve heard of the bee's knees, being weak in the knees and knee-jerk reactions, but there's a whole lot more to the knees than a few sayings. We've rounded up some knee facts you may have not known before. 13 Knee Facts You Need to Know There are four major bones in the knee, the femur, the tibia, the fibula and the...
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