Why Is My Tensor Fasciae Latae Sore?

The main cause for TFL pain is overuse and compensation for weaker surrounding muscles. Pain occurring in muscles is often the result of the muscles compensating or working much harder than they were made to work. This compensation occurs due to surrounding muscles being dysfunctional due to inhibition or weakness.

How do you treat sore tensor fasciae latae?

The most effective stretch for the TFL is in the knee-down hip flexor stretch (see figure 4). If you are stretching the left TFL: Kneel on the left knee with the right leg at 90 degrees hip flexion and knee flexion. Push the left hip forward until the slack is taken up (this takes up the flexion component).

What is tensor fascia lata syndrome?

Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome, or IT Band Syndrome, is common problem that can cause pain in the outside of the thigh or knee. This occurs when the tensor fascia latae (TFL) muscle at the hip becomes overactive.