As I talk with people about what I am doing to get better I thought it might be interesting to put up some pictures and explain some of the treatments that I have been using to help others. What I have learned is that ITBS can strike any runner, so getting out in front of it might help some of my runner friends out there.
These are the tools I have been using for the past two weeks in order to get relief.
Foam Roller- This is my biggest weapon to fight off the pain. The basic idea is this; lay the roller on the floor, lay my leg on its side on top of the roller and roll my leg up and down the outside part (where the IT Band is located). Depending on how tight the band is at the time this can be excruciatingly painful, but as it loosens relief comes.
IT Band Support- This elastic band wraps around my leg right above my knee when I run. The basic idea is that it keeps things in place and helps prevents the band from rubbing on the bones in my knee.
Voltaren Gel- This is an anti-inflammatory cream used by arthritis patients. It helps keeps the swelling down during and after the run. Very helpful.
Frozen Peas- Once again, this keeps the swelling down.
Like I said, the idea came to me that since this can flare up at any time with anyone I wanted to give some tips that you can use to stay out in front of this kind of injury. Stay tuned for more updates.
PS- Don’t worry, this blog is not just going to become a running update type blog...I’m just pretty pumped about the progress I am making!
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