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bluegoose · 04-07-2008, 07:59 PM

I just accidentally deleted a nice little response, so I'll just summarize this time.

Good advice so far. Immediate management can include rest, ice (pack or ice massage), anti-inflam meds and eventually stretching. Local AI cream would also be helpful. Ketoprofen is the most common one used in the clinic. Other PT treatment modalities can be helpful, but aren't usually necessary.

Cross friction massage to the ITB just above the knee can also be very helpful. 5-10 minutes several times daily.

Preventing further problems can be tricky. Make sure your shoes are in good shape. Check your running routes to make sure you're not always running with your affected leg downhill. Figure out how to stretch it out on the road as well. It may be awhile before its gone completely.

Is there something other than pavement that you can run on next week?

04-07-2008, 07:59 PM	#17
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	I just accidentally deleted a nice little response, so I'll just summarize this time. Good advice so far. Immediate management can include rest, ice (pack or ice massage), anti-inflam meds and eventually stretching. Local AI cream would also be helpful. Ketoprofen is the most common one used in the clinic. Other PT treatment modalities can be helpful, but aren't usually necessary. Cross friction massage to the ITB just above the knee can also be very helpful. 5-10 minutes several times daily. Preventing further problems can be tricky. Make sure your shoes are in good shape. Check your running routes to make sure you're not always running with your affected leg downhill. Figure out how to stretch it out on the road as well. It may be awhile before its gone completely. Is there something other than pavement that you can run on next week?