This one muscle causes more issues than we often realize. But because the pain and issues it often causes are “elsewhere,” we often don’t realize this nasty little culprit… Ok…while no muscle is really “nasty” or “evil,” it is important we recognize the different roles specific muscles play in creating imbalances, compensations and injuries up and down our bodies. And one muscle we need to pay more attention to is the TFL! Too often we ignore the issues that can arise from a shortened or tight and overactive TFL or Tensor Fasciae Latae. This muscle loves to try to take over for other muscles, especially our glute medius. And while often our IT Band, or sometimes even our hip flexors, get blamed, the TFL is ACTUALLY responsible for a variety of low back, hip and knee aches and pains! The TFL – A Culprit Of IT Band, Low Back, Hip And Knee Pain!? If you’ve ever had IT Band “issues” or IT Band Syndrome, you may want to take a closer look at your TFL. A tight, overactive TFL can lead to increased tension on the IT Band, making it feel “tight,” and also cause irritation of the tissue between … Continue reading Don’t Ignore This Nasty Little Sucker – The TFL or Tensor Fasciae Latae