Tuesday, January 25, 2011

IT Band? Advice Please.

I do plan on doing some google searches to get some information about this topic once I get some solid time today but half the fun of this blog is having my wonderful readers who have so much knowledge and wisdom to share so I thought I'd ask you first.  I'll let the video do the talking since it takes less time than typing.  I don't even know if it is an IT band pain that I am feeling or not.  I've been fortunate enough to not have many injuries or issues as a runner up until now that I'm in my 30's.  Boo.  Are we all going to eventually just fall apart?  Gosh, I hope not.  But if so, I think running is worth it!  


Happy Tuesday!

Hope whatever information I get about this topic will also be helpful to others with similar pains.  

By the way, the rolling pin....totally joking about the house wife comment...I barely cook...let alone use that thing on food or in the kitchen.



Amanda

29 comments:

  1. Your IT band usually causes pain on the outside of your knee, not so much the outside of your entire quad.

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  2. Good to know. So, maybe this is just some kind of weird sore muscle pain from my jogger stroller adventure. Doesn't feel like a normal sore though...feels funny.

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  3. Here's my 2cs.. I have found personally when I stretch it doesn't help. That blue roller does hurt and it should because it creates lots of pressure. I'm going to do some research for you... Does your knee hurt??

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  4. My knee doesn't hurt. I plan on doing some research too...no worries if you don't have stuff off the top of your head...I can do the work too. :) I'll have some time after the kids are sleeping.

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  5. I'd take it easy and do lots of stretching. Doesn't sound like IT band to me though. Rest up!

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  6. Okay, now I'm feeling silly posting this. :) I feel so clueless when it comes to injuries,...I've been lucky so far with only one big injury. I'll just take it easy and keep rolling and icing and hoping it goes away in the next few days. Does IT band just hurt mainly in the Knee?

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  7. I'd say if it hurts when you run or causes you to change your gait you need to stop. I've been looking at photos trying to pin point which part of the quad it is. You could have just pulled the muscle and have a strain. If it were me, I would just leave it alone no rolling, nothing for a bit and see.

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  8. It typically will cause pretty bad pain on the outside of the knee. Don't feel silly!! Your trying to figure out whats wrong.. :)

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  9. First of all, at some point you may need to see someone who can properly diagnose you but first I would rest, ice, roll, and stretch (there are many on youtube). MRBF has a point though, ITBS typically is felt on the outside of the knee or in the hip (women seem to be more likely to get the hip version than men). I would take off from running until you see some relief.

    Feel better.

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  10. I have no good advice for you but did want to share that I have the same color accent wall in my dining room and living room. :)

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  11. Thanks guys! And Kate, I love that! Good taste. Love that you made a comment about my living room. ;)

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  12. 1st off you are so darn cute! 2nd..I am not a doctor, but in college when I had IT band issues they were right along the outside of my knee, running up to just where my quad ended. To this day though I can't do much foam rolling on that part of my knee b/c is kills badly even though they say to do it all the way up to the hip. Hope you get some answers and a Dr. can give you some definite answers...

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  13. I really don't feel like it's your IT band. When I was having trouble with mine (ITBS diagnosed by a sports medicine doctor, confirmed by MRI) all my pain was more on the outside of the leg, in the knee and hip.

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  14. I bet when you google you can find some diagnostic tests for ITB.
    In ITB the pain is on the outside of the knee, but in tracheoteric (s?) bursitis pain is at the hip joint. The ITB goes from the knee up to the hip. Mine gets super sore and I foam roll it at least 3 times a week. Yes, it hurts, but you get used to the pain. You need to go v slow and if you notice a lump/bump sit on it (it will kill) and you'll feel it going away. Even if it is not ITB and only muscle soreness, the foam rolling will only do you good:)

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  15. So glad to hear that it probably isn't the IT band. You guys rock. Just for the record, the way I described it to Jill probably made it sound much more like the IT band than this video. That girl knows her stuff.

    So thankful for you guys!

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  16. First of all-you are a hot sexy bitch housewife and you look good with that rolling pin! You have great legs:)

    Looks more like a quad issue but I'm no doctor! I agree with the others that ITB seems to be more on the outside of the hip down to the side of the knee.

    Listen to your body. If it feels wierd, or more than just sore, give it a break. You don't want to be on the couch with the wine bottle and chocolate.....I know nothing about this.....Really though, you know your body. Listen to your intuition and don't push it if it's not right. Listen to me because I know everything!....hmmm...

    Hope the rest of your night is going well! I'll be catching up with you soon!!

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  17. i vote for rolling and icing. but you've gotten that all...so...

    you're adorable!!! love the video :)

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  18. sorry you are in pain....
    thank you so much for your comment on my race recap! you are one REALLY nice gal!

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  19. since I just went to the sport medicine doc, i do have some advice. it could be your ITB. I was having an overuse issue in my hip, but it was going from my hip, down my quad and then finally to my knee. He told me to take some time off, roll and ice and I am actually going to PT on Thursday. I have to tell you though I have not run since Wednesday (you know from my blog that I am going a little crazy) I am feeling better. The rolling does hurt, but then it feels better. Good luck friend! We are all going down quick!

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  20. Okay silly, the foam roller is supposed to hurt. Alot. Put that rolling pin back in the kitchen and make your husband some cookies or something. Seriously. Foam roller WAY better.

    My suggestion.....

    Warm up well, then stretch, then do your targeted distance. If the pain gets worse, stop. If the pain is still there, it just might go away around mile 3 or even later.

    Stretch & roll after the run. Then ice it for 20 minutes.

    Sounds like your muscle is a bit angry, but prob not serious.

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  21. Jenn, you made my day! Chris, I wouldn't use that thing on cookies anyway. :) good to know it supposed to hurt so bad...I'll stick to the roller. The rolling pin is way cuter though.

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  22. I had some ITB problems last month and did a post about what I learned from my PT and chiropractor. See the link for Ober's test and Noble's test - they are more or less definitive test for + ITBS, though since you (nor I) are not a professional, you have to allow for some users error. Lots of stretching and strengthening links too. And even if the source isn't your ITB but is your hip, you really should be stretching and rolling all through that area. Keep us updated on how it goes!
    http://mommysgoingforarun.com/2011/01/05/bs-ibs-and-itbs/

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  23. Looks like you have already received some wonderful advice! I "make-out" with my foam roller after tough runs, both to stretch the ITB and prevent tightness.

    Make sure you don't ignore it, or you may compensate in other areas!!

    I'm pulling for you in Chris K.'s calendar competition!! You have to have at least a 31 day month!

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  24. The video was a great idea!!!-A very good way to show where the pain is. You are getting some great advice and I do think that the roller is a good idea, even though it hurts.

    Whatever it's worth- when I roll the outer quad to knee it also feels a little painful, and I am not having any issues while running- so it may just be normal or tight muscles.

    You have very strong looking quads, so they might just be tight. Keep up on the rolling with body pressure :))

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  25. all great advice from everyone. If it ends up being ITB issue a lot of times its because your hip / hip flexors are weak, thus putting more pressure on your ITB causing it to be overworked, thus tight. You can get a list of exercises to work on for strenthening either from your PT, or check out Elizabeth's blog here
    http://www.runningforbling.com/2011/01/i-said-hip-hop-hippie.html
    these are exercises she got from her pt for same reason

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  26. Okay, sorry I'm a little late to the game but I wanted to say a few things. ITB pain does not only present itself in the knee. I have had IT problems in the past and it can cause pain in other places. I would definitely continue to use the rolling pin and foam roll and hopefully the foam rolling will hurt less and less. Good luck!

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  27. I know absolutely NOTHING about injuries and usually just wait my pains out or run anyways so I will NOT offer any advice. :)

    But it was good to hear your voice!
    PS.that rolling pin looks pretty sweet!

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  28. it's supposed to hurt. i like that pain! i'm weird i know. you don't necessarily have to roll on the foam roller - you can just put pressure on a sore spot/knot. i kind of just do a slow-roll, pressure on tender spots for a couple minutes and then roll up/down slightly to a new sore spot. good luck!

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  29. I know nothing about IT bands -- so I enjoyed your video because you are so darn cute! and because you had a lot of questions that I have had!

    And I'm glad to be able to read all of everyone's opinions/advice/comments. I swear I always learn something in your blog! :)

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