IT Band Syndrome Treatment in Atlanta
Stop the flare-ups. Keep running. Run stronger.
Is IT Band Pain Stopping You From Running?
IT Band Syndrome (Iliotibial Band Syndrome) is a common overuse injury for runners and one of the sneakiest. It tends to affect newer runners. If you’re dealing with:
Pain or burning on the outside of your knee
Tightness or aching along the outer thigh
Pain that worsens during downhill or mid-distance runs
Flare-ups after long runs or sudden mileage increase
You don’t have to just deal with it and tell yourself “this is normal”. At Tempo Physical Therapy & Performance, we help runners like you fix it (not just mask it) and get back to training pain-free.
Why Runners in Atlanta Choose Tempo Physical Therapy & Performance
We’re not a generic PT clinic. We are specifically for runners AND we are runners ourselves. Our approach to IT Band Syndrome treatment is built to be efficient, effective and focused on keeping you in training whenever possible.
Thorough Running Assessment — We evaluate your gait, hip & knee mechanics, strength and mobility to find exactly what's contributing to your symptoms.
Hands-On Treatment — We combine manual techniques to calm pain, release tight tissues and restore normal movement.
Strength & Mechanics Work — We correct imbalances and optimize how your knee and hip move.
Personalized Plan — We aim to adapt your training — not just shut it down — so you keep progressing while recovering.
“I battled IT band pain for months until Tempo PT helped me address the root weakness in my hips. Now I’m back to full mileage, no pain and running smarter than ever.”
— Beth, Recreational Runner
What Causes IT Band Syndrome in Runners?
IT Band pain usually isn’t just about “a tight band.” Some of the common culprits include:
Weak or underactive glutes and hip stabilizers
Excessive hip drop or adduction during stance
Tightness in lateral thigh muscles (quads, TFL, tensor fascia)
Sudden increases in mileage or training intensity
Poor running mechanics, especially on downhill or cambered surfaces
Our job is to pinpoint which factors apply to you and build a plan that tackles them so this doesn’t happen again.
Don’t Let IT Band Pain Derail Your Progress
You’ve put in too much work to let pain call the shots. The sooner you address it, the faster your recovery. And with the proper method, you can heal smarter, not harder.
What’s Next?
Schedule a discovery call with us to see how Tempo PT can help
OR
Fill out a contact request form on our website
Where to find Tempo Physical Therapy & Performance
8601 Dunwoody Place Bldg 100 Suite 100, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Located inside FormWell Personal Training
Serving runners in Atlanta, Sandy Springs. Roswell, Dunwoody, Brookhaven, Buckhead, Chamblee, Alpharetta, East Cobb, Midtown, Chastain Park and surrounding areas