Sarah, I found this on the internet maybe this will help:
 Treatment consists of relative rest, ice massage, addressing any biomechanical or training errors, and gentle stretching . When doing the IT band stretch the "pulling" sensation is usually felt along the mid to upper thigh. Don't worry if this doesn't seem to exactly hit the site where the pain occurs. The IT band is a long structure and the goal is to get it to loosen and lengthen. Along the same lines, gentle stretching of the gluteal muscles will also help. (Please see the stretching section -- especially the additional IT band stretch.)
Prevention of the IT band syndrome is achieved by running on a level surface or alternating directions on the road, a balanced approach to training which allows for rest and recovery, and preventive stretching. In some strengthening the external hip rotators will help. This is achieved by doing sets of one leg squats in front of a mirror. Watch pelvic alignment to ensure that one side does not drop. Finally, orthotics can be quite useful if you have a tendency to develop IT band inflammation.
--- On Wed, 5/27/09, Sarah Brownd <jbrownd@...> wrote:
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