Most people don’t realize how much the TFL influences hip pain. It sits right at the front of the hip and connects directly into the IT Band. When it becomes tight or overactive, it pulls the pelvis forward, creates hip hikes, and sends tension all the way down the outside of the leg. If your hips feel uneven, tight, or you deal with outer thigh or IT band issues, this small muscle may be the real cause. I go over the origin, insertion, and why it becomes dominant in Lower Cross Syndrome in this

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