What Really Causes IT Band Pain?

What Really Causes IT Band Pain?

Short Version: IT band pain is one of the most common running injuries, but it is rarely caused by a “tight” IT band alone. Instead, it usually develops when repetitive activities like running or cycling overload the tissues on the outside of the knee and...
I Have a Meniscus Tear in My Knee. Do I Need Surgery?

I Have a Meniscus Tear in My Knee. Do I Need Surgery?

I Have a Meniscus Tear in My Knee. Do I Need Surgery? Hearing that you have a meniscus tear can be unsettling. For many people, the immediate question is: “Do I need surgery?” The short answer is: not necessarily. In fact, a large number of meniscus tears can be...