IT band tightness is a common problem with all ages especially with sedentary lifestyle and no regular exercise schedule.Mostly knee pain without structural injury or infection/ inflammation is due to stiff tight muscles of thigh which are usually overworked or those who climb stairs quite often ( and with no regular exercise schedule).
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