When the culprit is the IT Band ! What looks like knee or lower back pain can often trace back to tension in the TFL (tensor fasciae latae) muscle and the IT band. 👉 Here’s why: • A tight IT band restricted TFL can throw off hip mechanics. • This imbalance affects the knee and pelvis, often showing up as Lower back pain. • Without proper assessment, you might just treat the wrong area! ✨ Key takeaway: A thorough check-up helps determine whether your back pain is driven by ITB/TFL tension—or if

If you have lower back pain and one side always feels tighter or more irritated, your QL is often overworking because your hips are not being controlled properly. This usually comes back to weak or poorly timed gluteus medius activation. The lateral step down directly targets that problem. • Strengthens the gluteus medius so the pelvis stays level instead of dropping during single-leg movement • Reduces overload on the quadratus lumborum by shifting stability back to the hip where it belongs • I