Michael, I have less trouble with IT when I'm hiking than I do walking or
running. At least for hiking in the mountains. My theory is that either
the IT band doesn't get as irritated because each step is different or that
when you're climbing & descending you don't straighten your leg all the way.

An MD friend of mine suggested taking 800 mg Ibuprofen before you know
you're gonna be irritating the IT band, and icing it immediately after you
get through (I know, it'll all melt by the time you get to where you're
going).

If you're new here, look up some of the previous correspondence having to do
with adhesions, ART, and surgery. Lots of us have found that stretching
just isn't enough.

Good luck on the trip.

Ann

>-----Original Message-----
>From: Michael C. [mailto:maccohen@...]
>Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2002 12:49 AM
>To: itbs@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [itbs forum] New Member
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>Hello.
>
>I just joined the group as I have just realized that this is what I have. I
>am planning my honeymoon which includes backpacking and concerned that I
>won't be able to rehabilitate by then. It's in 2 months. I've been seeing a
>PT for 4 weeks now. Just when things seem to get better, my knee flares up
>again. It seems like this will never get better. My fiance looked
>on the web
>tonight and found info on this condition (including this group).
>
>Any inspiring stories out there?
>
>Michael.
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