Thank you, Jean, I will gogle it. But as I already eat pretty healthy, I don't
know if I can do much better...!

Nora


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> Datum: Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:47:13 -0500
> Von: "Jean Edstrom" <jmedstrom@...>
> An: itbs@yahoogroups.com
> Betreff: RE: RE: [itbs] New runner - pain after my first race

> You can google “anti-inflammatory diet” and get many hits that will go
> into
> detail on what food items are supposed to help with inflammation and also
> which ones won’t. In a nut-shell :-), nuts, fish, berries, whole grains
> are
> good. Fatty foods and sugar can increase inflammation.
>
> I am sure it is possible to be much for serious about following an
> anti-inflammatory diet then I have been so perhaps it will be helpful.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Jean (2 year ITBS sufferer and sick and tired of it)
>
>
>
> _____
>
> From: itbs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:itbs@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Nora
> Reich
> Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 9:10 AM
> To: itbs@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: RE: [itbs] New runner - pain after my first race
>
>
>
> Dear Jean,
>
> in your post on 22 May you wrote about "anti-inflammatory diet". What kind
> of diet is this, and what foods make inflammatories worse or better? This
> is
> a question open to everyone.
>
> Greetings from Germany,
> Nora
>
> -------- Original-Nachricht --------
> > Datum: Thu, 22 May 2008 18:35:14 -0500
> > Von: "Jean Edstrom" <jmedstrom@frontiern
> <mailto:jmedstrom%40frontiernet.net> et.net>
> > An: itbs@yahoogroups. <mailto:itbs%40yahoogroups.com> com
> > Betreff: RE: [itbs] New runner - pain after my first race
>
> > Sounds like you’ve already figured out it’s IT Band Syndrome. Running
> > more
> > will aggravate it as you’ve found. It’s lucky for you that biking
> > isn’t
> > causing pain – biking can cause this problem, too. I’ve been told
> > proper
> > seat height can help so perhaps you’re benefiting from that. I’m at
> the
> > 1 ½
> > year mark for ITBS in both legs. I’ve tried many treatments. I found
> > Active Release Technique (ART) to be the most helpful. However, in my
> > case,
> > if I don’t continually get those treatments it flairs back up. PT,
> > Ibuprofen, cortisone shots, icing, resting, stretching, strength
> training,
> > foam roller, anti-inflammatory diet have not “cured” this for me. I
> > don’t
> > think there is a cure, but for some they can manage it and continue
> fairly
> > rigorous running/exercise programs. That isn’t me, but my chiro (who
> > performs ART), is qualified for the Olympic trials and she has ITBS. For
> > her it’s a rare flair up that she can manage with treating herself,
> foam
> > roller, etc…
> >
> > My favorite thing right now is a stretch I believe someone posted here.
> > It’s pulling your foot up behind you, but instead of directly behind
> you,
> > you cross it over to the opposite side. It targets the exact spot where
> > I
> > feel the ache of ITBS. It’s almost instant (albeit temporary) relief. I
> > walk/jog 2-3 x week right now. I know it sounds pathetic but this is a
> > big
> > improvement from the big NOTHING I had been doing. I sometimes do that
> > stretch during my jog and it helps. I guess I’ve changed my work out
> > routine to almost all strengthening and very low and sometimes minimal
> > cardio because my legs can NOT take it.
> >
> > If you decide to see someone make sure they are versed in IT Band
> > Syndrome.
> > The first PT I saw tried to reassure me it was simply a minor muscle
> > strain.
> > I knew she was wrong and she was by a mile.
> > Hopefully you will be a lucky one able to find a routine that will
> manage
> > this for you and allow you to continue your activities in a similar
> manner
> > as you had been.
> >
> > Jean
> >
> >
> >
> > _____
> >
> > From: itbs@yahoogroups. <mailto:itbs%40yahoogroups.com> com
> [mailto:itbs@yahoogroups. <mailto:itbs%40yahoogroups.com> com] On Behalf
> Of
> > katie_h10
> > Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 5:29 PM
> > To: itbs@yahoogroups. <mailto:itbs%40yahoogroups.com> com
> > Subject: [itbs] New runner - pain after my first race
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi everyone, I'm 25 years old - female, and I have been running for 6
> > months but physically very active with martial arts for 6 years. I
> > ran my first ever 26km race last month.
> >
> > Now, recently whenever I go for a short run I will be fine for a few
> > kilometers but then I have severe pain on the outside of my right
> > knee. If I keep my leg straight and take a few steps this way there
> > is no pain, but the moment I bend the knee in the slightest it is
> > agony. I have to almost "walk it off" for 5-10 minutes before the
> > pain goes away, and then I can start jogging again for a few more
> > minutes before the pain comes back.
> >
> > I haven't ran in a week now for fear I am aggravating it. Also, I
> > ride my bike fairly aggressively to school every day and there is zero
> > pain. It seems to only happen when jogging. Any ideas?
> >
> > -Katie
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> >
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