I couldn't agree more with you Ann. Ever since I had a minor hip labral tear
arthroscopically repaired 2 1/2 years ago, not only has my hip never been the
same....hurts worse, but that is when I developed ITBS. I'm not a runner, but
an extremely active middle aged woman, certified downhill ski instructor
(probably how I earned the tear), bicycle rider (not elite cyclist), walker,
former high impact aerobics nut, but nonetheless, you are right on the money,
imho. I am highly considering having my hip repair opened up and having a
stitch or two taken out. I think the surgeon "over surgeonized", my made up
word for over correcting my problem. He finally admitted in one of my last
consults with him that it was possible that could be the culprit for my
continuing hip pain. It has made my ITBS so bad on my right leg, I have
significantly deteriorated, indented muscle tissue damage, unlikely to be
recovered, according even to the doctor. Thanks.

Cindy
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> To: itbs@yahoogroups.com
> From: ruby2zdy@...
> Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:02:57 -0700
> Subject: Re: [itbs] New to the group
>
>
> I could be wrong, but ITBS may start in the hip. Let's say your sacroiliac
joints are misaligned. This could cause the hip muscles to contract, and the
contraction works its way down the ITB. Just something to look into. Misaligned
S-I joints can also cause back pain, obviously.
>
> Ann
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jean Edstrom
> To: itbs@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 8:42 PM
> Subject: RE: [itbs] New to the group
>
> The good news is there are people who continue to run with ITBS. It doesn't
> go away, but they manage it. My chiro is able to do that while tolerating
> mild flair ups once in a great while. However, she is a full time
> runner/trainer and performs ART (active release technique) so she is
> equipped, I guess, to deal with it.
>
> Me, not so lucky. I had a brief window where I thought I was able to
> tolerate running and control my ITBS but I was wrong and have since had to
> quit. I tried everything as well (ART being my most productive treatment).
> I thought I could tolerate the elliptical but after about 2 week found my
> legs flaring up again. Swimming with a lot of kicking also aggravates it.
> Everything aggravates it. I have switched my work outs to all strengthening
> and walking - yep, walking.
>
> Make sure the PT you are seeing is well versed in ITBS. It's not a simple
> muscle strain. No one thing will fix it.
>
> The thing is that until you get over this flare up you won't know exactly
> where you fall on the spectrum of ITBS. I know my chiro has seen a few
> runners that had flare ups while training for a marathon and she got them
> back on track with ART in time to run those marathons. So, it's possible -
> just don't let the wrong person give you the wrong advice.
>
> Good luck and hope you are one to kick this thing.
>
> 2 years down....
>
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>
> From: itbs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:itbs@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Donna
> Gonzales
> Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 9:08 AM
> To: itbs@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [itbs] New to the group
>
> Hello,
> I am new to this group and looking for any and all tips on how best to heal,
> strengthen, and otherwise continue to run with itbs. I have been sidelined
> from an upcoming marathon and I cannot express how ultimately frustrating it
> is.
> thanks
>
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