Hello all, I'm an avid runner and I think I've been struck with a case of ITBS. I typically run 4 miles a day. Recently, when I hit the 2 mile mark the outside...
I have similar issues. I went to an orthopedist and he said it was ITBS. I have been in physical therapy for 2-3 weeks, not much progress so far though. I am...
I totally understand. I was in PT for months, and still nothing. I am looking into a PT or a Chiropractor that does ART therapy. Don't run through the...
I've had ITBS in 2 areas on seperate occasions, both where it attachs at the ends. The lower end was at the knee of course and the pain was towards the...
Hi Geoff, Sure sounds like it. Seems the most common point for pain is the outside of the knee (mine did occasionally extend below as you mention). You'll...
I have had ITBS for about 2 years now on and off. Mostly flaring up around marathon season. I have gone to PT, had shots, ultra sound, foam roller, etc. I...
Has anyone tried these Patt Straps or other straps that go just above the knee to reduce the IT effect while running? ___________________________ Mike...
I've been dealing with ITBS for about 4 months now, and nothing has seemed to help until a couple weeks ago when I bought an IT strap that goes just above the...
The ITB does occur through the knee and hip, but connects just below the outside of the knee. This could be associated with your feet and a possible pronation...
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Hi, What is ITBS? I have been a long distance runner and swimmer. It is seasonal. I have done 10 miles a day, for years. Suddenly one day on the treadmill I ...
I'm signed up to run the Boston marathon next Monday and I need to decide whether or not to go for it. I've been dealing with a pretty bad case of ITBS for the...
Here is a good article on Iliotibial band friction syndrome http://pattstrap.com/iliotibial-band-friction-syndrome-itbfs-a-4.html Hope it helps. ... From:...
As hard a decision as it is I wouldnt. If you have a bad case of ITBS then what are the real chances you'll be able to finish or at best run a satisfactory...
Be careful. I ran the NY Marathon with IT band issues. The pain started at about mile 6, and never subsided. It was absolutely miserable. I finished, but...
All - I had a cortisone injection in my IT band on Feb 20, 2007. Though my IT band does not hurt to run anymore, I still have discomfort when I isolate my IT ...
Hi - I don't really have an answer for you, but I'm curious.You still get the IT Band pain during certain stretches, but not during running? Do you feel it...
Tony, Questions on your ART experience - How often did you go over the two months? Did you consistently get better or was it a roller coaster? At the end of 2...
Jean - I only feel the discomfort when doing specific stretches designed to isolate the IT band. I had my shot on feb 20. I took 2 days off from running then...
Lisa, I had a bad case of ITBS flare up 8 weeks prior to my second marathon. I stopped training. I did stretching and icing and tested for pain every week by...
Does anyone know if you can ride with ITBS? I haven't ridden for about year (even before I had ITBS) so I'm unsure which leg muscles I used to use (except for...
Morning Lisa, My only advice is to tell u what happened w/ me. I signed up to do the Baltimore Marathon last year even though I had a problem w/ my IT band. At...
I've been co-piloting membership requests to the ITBS group for several years. However, I don't have ITBS any more (inactivity seems to be a good cure) and...
Last week I ran 16 miles after being off for about a week due to illness. Started hurting on Wed, so I took the rest of the week off. Felt a little better by...
I would take a minimum of two weeks off. Continue to stretch, ice and take motrin. After two weeks, go out for an easy two miler if you have any discomfort...
Hello everyone, Maybe some of you know about the uncommon, unusual type of ITBS I have and can give me some info and help. [I'm an older guy, soon to turn 60.]...
Dear everybody, my name is Nora and I live in Germany. My English is not too good, but I hope you understand my story and may help me. I have been running...
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