Iliotibial bundle syndrome usually recovers on its own after a month’s rest, but the exact length of time varies depending on the individual’s physical criteria. Iliotibial fascia syndrome occurs mostly due to strenuous over-exercise and some incorrect sports training, commonly seen in long-distance runners, cyclists, with the lateral knee joint injury being the most common. The main pathogenesis is due to long-distance running and other repeated friction between the iliotibial bundle and the femoral epicondyle, the role of the formation of some ligamentitis, bursitis. The treatment of iliotibial bundle syndrome is mainly based on conservative treatment, can be related to physical therapy, local acupuncture, massage, etc. to promote the inflammation subside, dietary high calcium and high protein vitamin-rich food to strengthen nutrition, the effect is good if about a month time can be recovered. Certain conservative treatment is ineffective, and there are more serious spasm or contracture, can consider doing surgery, will be part of the soft tissue for the relief of symptoms, so the rest time is longer, may be more than a month time.