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why_not_fandy
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Cure for knee pain
I have pain in my lateral knee. Actually I can be much more specific: last year I had the same pain in my opposite knee and I was still covered by my parents' insurance, so I went to see an orthopedist who recommended an MRI and later, physical therapy. I was diagnosed with IT band syndrome (inflamation of the IT band-I suppose in the area of the knee). The pain I feel now is identical, but in the opposite knee. Both have occured after long periods of sedentary behavior.
I'm assuming that this new pain is IT band syndrome as well, and have been treating myself with the same treatments (heat for 15-20 min followed bywarm up stretching, strength training of glutes, abs, and all legs muscles, more stretching, and then ice for 20 min) I recieved minus the ultrasound. I have seen a little progress, but I still can't run, and I have bad days when walking is mildly painful.
Does anyone have some advice for other kinds of treatment I could seek for minimal cost (i.e. supplements, specialized strength training for this kind of injury, etc.)? Thanks in advance
Asked by why_not_fandy - 4 answers - 11 weeks 1 day ago
sldc
Active release is one of the most effective soft tissue techniques, most ITB problems will be sorted in 3-6 sessions, the ART provider will also treat any other soft tissue restrictions ie psoas gluts etc, that they find on examination.
I know you you asked for minimal cost but if you have your injury fixed in three sessions than this will save you money in the long term, then you can do your rehab.
http://itbs-online.blogspot.com/ (Article by one of the ART instructors)
To find a provider in the UK:
Submitted 11 weeks 1 day ago by sldchttp://www.activerelease.com/providerSearch.asp?searchType=city&intCountryId=6&intStateId=98&strCity=
sexy-Em_rockz
use a knee support and speek to your doctor about other choices
Submitted 11 weeks 23 hours ago by sexy-Em_rockzRshoe66
Although its sort of an old wives tale, I have seen benefits from soaking in a tub with epsom salt. Whether or not its psychosematic or not I'm not sure, but it has seemed to take the edge off of my joint and muscle pain.
Submitted 9 weeks 17 hours ago by Rshoe66The Krypteia
I am suffering with similar problems and are doing & using the following.
Ice & heat applications 2-3 times per day
Devils claw for the inflamation
Epsom salt bath each night
Ice/cold bath post workout
Hope this helps
Submitted 8 weeks 6 days ago by The Krypteia