Greetings, Well, it is final. I can add my name to the list of those who (think they) have beaten IBS. Last October (2004) I trained and ran my first marathon....
I told you how I got ITBS after running my first marathon in October of 2004. By November I still could not run. That's when I joined this list. I read about...
I've had the same exact problems. I go to a chiropractor for treatment, (ultrasound, ART etc) I have orthotics, I stretch (sometimes) but I think I am doomed...
Clearly what helped me was the pattstrap. The pattstrap made it possible for me to run without pain until I recovered and I did not need it any more. For...
Hi So I don't get sued, the following is just my opinion... I recently suffered from ITBS which I originally thought may have been caused by raising the the...
Interesting story! Recently acquired ITBS myself, and of course, am looking for a "right this minute" treatment. Currently I'm running about 4 miles, (2 when...
Well congrats George that is very good news.. I think this article in Running Times from Oct of 1999 does a good job in explaining why products like the ...
... Yes, very interesting, thank you John! I would like to make a comment regarding this last part, which is the most important IMO. ... I like to think of the...
Hmm, these shoes seem to help my chondromalacia/itbs symptoms! I guess that just proves every body is different, and you have to find what works for you. The...
I have some questions I've had a hard time finding answers. A little discouraged by all the people that have had it for years. Just developed ITBS while...
Below the knee, you want to try and minimize motion of the patella by strapping down the tendon. Dennis ... From: itbs@yahoogroups.com...
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Have you tried any over the counter or custom orthotics? Dennis ... From: itbs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:itbs@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of korheu Sent: Friday,...
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This is my first post and have found this site very informative. I came down with ITBS 3 weeks prior to columbus marathon. During the 3 weeks, i ran a total...
... Does your knee hurt when you do these things? In my case, only running would hurt. No amount of stationary biking seemed to bother me. Did you catch my 3...
... running ... try that ... running ... Hi George, I havent tried either one yet. Is it ok to exercise until you feel pain then stop? Once you have pain...
ITBS hurts. I struggled with it from February until November of last year. I would take a few weeks off every time it would flare up (I compare the pain to...
Rob, it's starting to sound that there may be multiple unique solutions to this thing, and you have to experiment to find the one that works for you. For me...
Hello. I'm new to the group and like most people here am becoming increasingly frustrated with this injury. I first got ITBS 2 months before my first marathon....
Rob, I had a very similar experience only my rest time (about 4 weeks) allowed me to run pain free for the marathon. Unfortunatly, the injury returned a few...
For me it required a long enforced period of no running (6 mos or so) to fully overcome the inflammation. Mind, I had battled it various other ways over the...
I hop on an eliptical every now and then just to simulate the feeling of running. I haven't run since St. Patrick's Day, 2004, and if there is anyone out there...
Have you tried water aerobics or water running. This wouldn't affect your shoulder as much as regular swimming, since your verticle. If you add water hand...
I am frustrated with ITBS. I see other people with a year or two through this problem. It's only been 3 months for me, but I hate not being able to run. HELP!!...
My Name <plotic@...> wrote: I am frustrated with ITBS. I see other people with a year or two through this problem. It's only been 3 months for me, but...
Hi All, My itband pain has gotten a lot better in the last 1-2 months. I was only getting the pain on intermitant days before. Now, i don't seem to get much...
Hi i'm a young runner who has had ITBS for 4 months. I stopped training completely for 3 weeks stretched out my ITB with a foam massage roller which seemed to...
It worked for me over a year ago. Posted about it a few time. I just ordered a pair for a friend last week and emailed http://www.pattstrap.com with a...
It works fine if you have the stick legs of a runner. I lifted weights prior to realizing i needed cardio if i want to live a decent long life. Needless to...