ITB is driving me mad

ozzie · Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Posts: 8

3 weeks of physio,stretching,ice it still hurts,i've decreased mileage running snails pace,need help !!

Sportaloo · Joined: 28 Feb 2006 Posts: 345 Location: Gauteng

I had a similar problem before Comrades 2006, cortisone shots sorted it out BUT it is very important to identify the root of the problem. Treating the symptoms will only provide temporary relief.

Are both legs affected or only the right leg?
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ozzie · Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Posts: 8

only the right leg.I have orthotics and high impact shoes since november and have been fine until 3 weeks ago

Sportaloo · Joined: 28 Feb 2006 Posts: 345 Location: Gauteng

This may sound like a good way of ending your life prematurely, but at the time I changed to running on the left side of the road. I believe the camber of the road contributes to ITB issues. Once the pain was gone I changed back to facing oncoming traffic.

So in short this is what cured me:

1. Stretching (one foot behind the other leaning away form the affected leg, I know this does not make sense, but their should be pictures on the web)

2. Cortisone shots to the leg. This was done by a sports injury specialist, I won't trust anyone else.

3. Running on the left side of the road.

BUT make sure you find out what is causing this.
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"You'll be wistful for the "wall" of the marathon,
when you hit the "death grip" of the ultra."
- Bob Glover

RAIN · Joined: 09 Feb 2009 Posts: 9

Hi

I also have a problem with ITB and now that i've increased my milage for Two Oceans and Comrades the pain is getting worse.

Is it advisable to take painkillers like Ibuprofen or any other anti-inflammotary?

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ozzie · Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Posts: 8

Im going to go for a scan,haven't run all week!!!Pain in the front of my knee when it gets bent is sharp.

lyslexic · Joined: 07 Jul 2008 Posts: 5222 Location: fourways

ozzie · Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Posts: 8

Went for a cortisone jab,doc says try a 5km on monday see how it is,hope its ok want to do a 21 on the 21st

ozzie · Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Posts: 8

Well did 9,5km's today legs a bit tight but without the cronic knee pain.Scan confirmed ITB diagnosis,so lets hold thumbs and pray it improves so theres no more disruption to my schedule!!!