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Why does the side of my right leg gets sore a lot lately during running? thanks for helping

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Dr. Ron Eaker answered

ITband: If the pain is on the outer side of the knee area, you may have Illiotibial band syndrome (IT band), a common injury in runners. If that is the case there are several stretches and therapies available to treat. I suggest researching this on the web for suggestions

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Answered 11/26/2016

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