So I just had my 2cd chiro visit doing ART and it is expensive! I am happy so far with the results but I am hoping I don't need more than 3- 4 visits. It's...
Hi Judy, I just got mine a week ago and boy does it smart! ... but I am feeling progress so it's well worth it. Here is a link to a foam roller for a fair...
Thanks Janeene - can you post the link for me? I don't see it in your post - Thanks! Judi ... but I am feeling progress so it's well worth it. Here is a link...
You are welcome, has anyone advised you on how to use one? I'm no pro but I've been told the same by both my therapist and the gal that does the myofascial...
I was never tod to sit on the tender spots. I've been using mine for 4 years now. In PT they would have me roll from the knee up to my hip for 2-3 mins at a...
I've heard good things about the quad roller found here: http://tpmassageball.com/ I've used a foam roller for a couple of years and have heard the quad roller...
Can someone give me some specific instructions on what to do with the rollar? I got mine today and I kind of rolled over it on my side- it was sore over my IT...
Hi Judi, here is a website with great instructions on how to use the roller, and at the bottom of this page it gives a link that leads you to the next page...
Hi everyone, I've been slowly weaning off riding my stationary bike because my itb (right leg) hurts so much. It's been hurting for about a year and a half....
Beth, I have been dealing with the ITBS for 2 years now. Last year, I did the whole year power walking/racewalking and did more miles and races then I ever did...
hi all, got a question for anyone who's also experienced this. i had surgery on my right IT band (the procedure where a triangle is cut out of the middle of...
I too am having some IT band struggles after surgery (mine was on my right side in Oct 03). However, I'm having the pain on both sides so I'm blaming it on...
Hi, I've gotten a glut and hamstring injury also. I now run so much slower. I joined the group and realized that I don't have itbs. It's a hamstring. But one...
I had surgery 3 years ago and still have pain some. I used to run alot (20-30 miles/week) but now I don't run much anymore at all. I power walk to stay in ...
Hello all, I just recently joined the group. . . my background is I was in the USMC, My hip began hurting a LOT when running etc., Went to the dr. & it took...
Hi everyone, I've been doing the itbs stretches as suggested on various sites (one example.. putting the one leg behind the other and bending hip towards...
When my ITBS was at one of it's worst points, I stretched and made it worse. I have fought this for nearly a year and I don't even run, I'm a housewife. It...
Dear Jon, the same thing happened to me. I got itbs in April 2005 and had surgery in December 2006. In February 2007 itbs started again. Since then I have gone...
Dear all, I am German and I came across several English words in this group that I do not find in my dictionary. I would be glad if you could explain to me the...
I've read a lot of posts about doing different things for ITBS and, though I know we all have different bodies and we respond differently to the same...
Hello all, After dealing with Painful ITBS for about four years, I went to another ortho on Fri. After looking at my hip "pop" he told me that I needed...
I posted about 5-6 weeks ago about my IT band creating a lot of pain when I run. You all recommended an ART chiro and some stretching and I also bought a foam...
It sounds like you are doing the right things as far as working on the underlying problem. The pain you are feeling is similar to a blister that has formed. It...
Hi Judi, I'd visit the main ART website to try and find a reasonably priced practitioner. I'm in NY and my Chiro charges $35/ session. Also check out this...