Stretching is ideal for pain relief; begin by placing your good hip in the opposing direction of the TFL to stretch. For successful results, the client should be laying the strain on a massage ball (or even a tennis ball), moving the ball along the TFL until the strained area is evident.
Can TFL cause knee pain?
When the TFL is tight, it can contribute to knee pain and injuries such as the iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS), patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), and even meniscus injuries.
Can a tight TFL cause hip pain?
How the Tensor Fascia Lata (TFL) Causes Hip Pain. 2) When the TFL becomes chronically contracted it can exert a mechanical strain on other muscles by distorting joint movement. For example the gluteals or the piriformis muscle often suffer from an unnatural “pull” from an excessively tight TFL.
What is the tensor fasciae latae called?
Tensor Fasciae Latae. The tensor fasciae latae is a muscle of the thigh. The Latin name for this muscle roughly translates to English as “the muscle that stretches the band on the side”. The word tensor comes from the Latin verb meaning “to stretch”.
Can tensor fascia latae cause hip pain?
Trigger points in the tensor fascia latae can cause pain on the outer/lateral side of the thigh, which is often described by patients as pain in the hip. The pain can also radiate to the lateral side of the knee. The pain described above can arise at rest and when the muscle is lengthened or shortened.
What does the Latin word “tensor” mean?
The Latin name for this muscle roughly translates to English as “the muscle that stretches the band on the side”. The word tensor comes from the Latin verb meaning “to stretch”. Fascia is the Latin term for “band”. The word latae is the genitive form of the Latin word lata meaning “side”. (Wikipedia)
