tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108497595241542176.post7426482081665626641..comments2023-11-02T08:19:27.922-07:00Comments on My new life on the run: I.T.B.S.Patrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16066807666817897355noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108497595241542176.post-60731041760731050232010-01-05T10:58:57.250-08:002010-01-05T10:58:57.250-08:00Stretchinghas been the ideal remedy and prevetion....Stretchinghas been the ideal remedy and prevetion. Try the figure 4 stretch. Like sitting with an ankle on your other knee and leaning forward witha straight back. the ITB should be felt as a stretch. <br /><br />my blog covers my injury with this and recovery. The nice thing is this stretch you can do while sitting at your desk! Also, I bought a foam roller for rolling out the aches and pains, this is a bit torturous! <br /><br /> http://runningfool-ootaynee.blogspot.com/Chadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17849682281180104077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108497595241542176.post-75167711999883352242009-12-23T13:53:39.612-08:002009-12-23T13:53:39.612-08:00I've had a couple of bouts with ITBS. For me,...I've had a couple of bouts with ITBS. For me, rest and strength training have been the cure. The key exercise has been the single leg deadlift:<br /><br />http://www.arunnersblog.com/the-single-leg-deadlift/<br /><br />The proble actually originates in your butt. That muscle gets tight, leaving no slack for the IT band to slide by the condyle of the femur. The femur ends up pretty much shredding the tissue of the IT band, causing the pain.<br /><br />Stretching/massage (ie, the roller) will relieve the tightness and the ice will reduce the inflammation in the IT band. Ultimately, strength training will help cure the problem altogether.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12279923861151876044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108497595241542176.post-90877276040375926622009-12-20T07:14:05.528-08:002009-12-20T07:14:05.528-08:00And yes Patrick - I am a wimp! The 40's are fr...And yes Patrick - I am a wimp! The 40's are frigid for us. I was lucky - last year I was in Buffalo in Feruary I think - during the middle of a warm spell. I've never been lucky enough to experience an Erie witer.... <br /><br />Although, I've got to go to Chicago between Christmas and New Years day. I need to order some warm(er) weater....Glenn Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05119271602749821767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108497595241542176.post-3742555958066606622009-12-20T07:09:43.028-08:002009-12-20T07:09:43.028-08:00I've been lucky and have not had ITBS. But, qu...I've been lucky and have not had ITBS. But, quite a few that I know have. Avoid downhills. Stretch the IT band after a run. Take care of it now - you're not going to like the alternatives. Also, a lot of people swear by a foam roller - rolling out the area after a run. <br /><br />Here's a <a href="http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/front/knee/irunnersknee.html" rel="nofollow"> resource </a> you might take a look at to learn more.<br /><br />Take it easy - you're coming down the homestretch and a little caution can go a long way. Unless of course, you've adopted the "Go big or go home" strategy. It it were me, I'd be more interested in getting out of Buffalo and having a good (and warm) time in Florida!Glenn Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05119271602749821767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108497595241542176.post-41742737488262606002009-12-17T06:37:46.043-08:002009-12-17T06:37:46.043-08:00I had a bad bout of ITBS a couple years ago and ha...I had a bad bout of ITBS a couple years ago and had to take almost three full weeks off runnin. <br /><br />The foam roller was what worked for me, along with physio treatments twice a week. <br /><br />Good luck!Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108497595241542176.post-76855147903722523902009-12-16T20:56:56.916-08:002009-12-16T20:56:56.916-08:00Well, well, well this is not acceptable - ITB befo...Well, well, well this is not acceptable - ITB before your marathon? I think you need to let your knee know it's just not on.<br /><br />Looks like you're doing so well, aside from that Patrick! I love the pics of your daggy jumper party, although I'm not sure yours was daggy enough :).<br /><br />You take care of yourself in that Buffalo cold and get better!Melanie Taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09460650556241407733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108497595241542176.post-9847761756126942192009-12-16T20:44:28.842-08:002009-12-16T20:44:28.842-08:00I've managed to avoid that injury so far (knoc...I've managed to avoid that injury so far (knock on wood). I hope it gets better FAST! You are so close to your marathon! With that said, listen to your PT. <br /><br />And to answer your question, just tell people to shut the **** up. Ha ha ha! I'm probably a little too up-front sometimes but it works! ;D In other words, make a joke out of it and laugh at yourself. <br /><br />Take care of yourself & your IT Band, Patrick!Rookie on the Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807134605589985418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108497595241542176.post-79485854711742625612009-12-16T17:35:15.331-08:002009-12-16T17:35:15.331-08:00I say talk to your PT friend and listen to whateve...I say talk to your PT friend and listen to whatever he/she says. You certainly don't want to get injured and have to miss Mickey and the gang next month! Good luck.Marathonman101108https://www.blogger.com/profile/01653913024687849329noreply@blogger.com