See our ITB Band Article written by a DPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy
how-to video at the bottom of this page.
Taping for the ITB band is no simple task from the standpoint that your ITB muscle pain could be the result of any number of issues including pronation, being bow legged or having knock knees (genu valgus).
SpiderTech Hip has a good precut kinesiology tape application for the hip joint and the muscles of the outer thigh and gluteal area. It is designed to reduce pain, inflammation and spasms in the hip, and outer portions of the thigh.
To apply from a kinesio tape roll you’d need a long ‘Y’ strip about 12-14” long.
The value of the Hip Spider is that is provides pain relief and functional support while still allowing full range of motion
The outer thigh muscles are heavily involved in activities that involve running, cycling and jumping. If using the hip spider, athletes with hip or gluteal injuries can remain active as they recover, so they don’t lose the strength and mobility from taking a break from an injury.
The Hip Spider or Kinesio ‘Y’ tape application is appropriate for many conditions
The Hip Spider works for both acute or chronic hip conditions, and is an excellent restorative tool for those recovering from hip surgery. One SpiderTech application lasts 5 days.
What Kinesio tape and SpiderTech tape can do:
SpiderTech Hip Tape or kinesio ‘y’ strip tape can relieve pain from acute and chronic hip injuries
Reduce swelling and inflammation
Relieve fatigue and accelerates recovery in overused muscles
Provide protection during healing from hamstring injuries
Improve strength and contractility of injured muscles
Provide support without restricting range of motion
Support strength in weak, injured or poorly-toned muscles
You need a long strip of Kinesio Tex Tape that is about 12"-14" long. Round the ends slightly to help the edges stay stuck. Only about 30% of the tape will be split in a 'Y' while the rest is left intact.
SpiderTech Tape or kinesio cut in a ‘Y’ strip can Relieve Hip Pain Associated with these conditions:
Iliotibial Band, ITB, Syndrome
Strained Gluteal Muscles
Bursitis or Arthritis of the Hip
Muscle Imbalance in the Hip/Gluteal Area
Enhanced strength via restoration of normal muscle activation in injured muscles
Accelerated recovery/return to activity after hip surgery
You Tube Video on using Kinesiology tape, SpiderTech Tape for ITB Band Syndrome and other Hip Pain
Kinesiology Taping 
from Amazon.
how-to video at the bottom of this page.
