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Monica L.
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Killer I.T. Band Issue

posted about 2 years ago | Report

I've iced, strecthed, and rested - still! - no signs of recovery. I ran the L.A. Marathon March 21, and have another marathon April 17 in Camp Pendleton. Yoga has been suggested by many, so I plan to try that next. I purchased Bromelain the other day at Whole Foods, natural anti-inflammatory tablets, stemmed from pineapple. If anyone has other advice to offer, I am all ears. I've jokingly said I'd hop on one leg and squawk like chicken if that would remedy the problem, being that I am so completely over this darn I.T. Band!!

I miss running with ease and grace... help!

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  • Terry M.
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    when i had IT issues last fall, someone turned me on to youtube. simply type in "IT Band" and a ton of videos come up with different exercises to strengthen hips and stretches. I followed the routines religiously every day and after about 2 weeks I was back to normal! I bought a knee brace that i wear on days it feels tweaky.

    posted about 2 years ago | Report

  • Monica L.
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    Thanks Terry. I will check it out! :)

    posted about 2 years ago | Report

  • Ashley
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    in reply to what Monica L. said:Thanks Terry. I will check it out! :)

    I had terrible ITband problems 3months ago I strongly recommend a foam roller. It hurts at first,but feels so much better afterward. As much as you want to, don't run. I recommend swimming, stretching, hip strengthening exercises, yoga( balancing exercises) and acupuncture.

    posted about 2 years ago | Report

  • Erika
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    I've also been plagued by IT Band issues. I find that ART (Active Release Therapy) and graston is the best solution for me. I go to a chiropractor for treatment (make sure that who ever you see is trained in these techniques, not all chiropractors are). I also use a foam roller on my own but I find that professional treatment is the quickest way to recovery.

    posted about 2 years ago | Report

  • Monica L.
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    in reply to what Erika said:I've also been plagued by IT Band issues. I find that ART (Active Release Therapy) and graston is the best solution for me. I go to a chiropractor for treatment (make sure that who ever you see is trained in these techniques, not all chiropracto... read more

    Thanks Erica ... I learned about ART for the first time last night with a Newton shoe rep. Very interesting that I find your reponse today. I will definitely look further into this and incorporate the system. I also agree that professional treatment is the quickest way to recovery ... Thanks again!

    posted about 2 years ago | Report

  • Monica L.
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    in reply to what Ashley said:I had terrible ITband problems 3months ago I strongly recommend a foam roller. It hurts at first,but feels so much better afterward. As much as you want to, don't run. I recommend swimming, stretching, hip strengthening exercises, yoga( balancin... read more

    Yes, you are right! The foam roller is painful. I have one as well, and I am always hesitant to use it! Good for you for enduring the pain and feeling better afterwards. I, too, was suffering for three months with this problem ... I will be taking your advice and begin cross-training. I appreciate your recommendations ... sounds like a great plan that will serve me well! Thanks for stopping by and helping me out! :)

    posted about 2 years ago | Report

  • Elizabeth K.
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    Definitely agree with the foam roller - though I prefer to call it the torture device :) One particular yoga pose that I have found to be essential to reducing and preventing ITB pain is cow pose. Runner's world actually has a video of a short yoga routine specifically for ITB pain, and it includes this pose. I've found it to be really helpful.

    posted almost 2 years ago | Report

  • Valentina V.
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    I have major IT band issues as well. It sucks. The only thing that has kept the pain at bay is daily foam roller massages (sometimes 2 or 3 times a day), and a monthly sports massage. It's very difficult to stretch the IT band so stretching doesn't always work.

    posted over 1 year ago | Report

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