That pain in your knee may not be what you think it is

Have you experienced a sharp pain on the outer part of the knee when you run or after vigorous exercise? Most runners mistakenly think they have a knee injury when they have iliotibial band syndrome.

Symptoms of iliotibial band syndrome include: Pain on the outer side of the knee, swelling on the outer side of the knee, some people experience a snapping or popping sound on the knee, pain going down the outer side of the thigh to the hip, and needle-like pricks especially when the heel touches the ground.