What can I do about Iliotibial Band Syndrome?
Hope this is of some help: Treatment As with any injury or ailment, one should see one’s physician, physical therapist, chiropractor or athletic trainer for diagnosis and treatment. For a runner with acute ITBS, reduce weekly distance training to 50% for 2 weeks, and only run on flat ground. After, in the absence of ITBS pain, slowly begin to build distance again. If ITBS pain remains or is chronic, one should stop running immediately for two weeks (minimum). If the pain and inflammation are still present, another month of rest may be needed. Once the injury begins to improve, resuming activity can be possible, doing low distance, low speed jogging on flat terrain. Also, changing one’s route may help counteract re-injury, as running a common route may put increased stress on the iliotibial band of one leg. To prevent, or cure chronic ITBS there are some essential exercises: Strength building of the hip abductors (especially the gluteus medius), which control ITB tightness Performing sp
