Knee Iliotibial band syndrome Treatment

Inflammation of Iliotibial band (IT) band due to repeated flexion and extension.

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My IT band started having sharp pains about a year after my knee surgery on the opposite leg. I've been using rubber ball to loosen up my IT band which works really well.
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I recently started a running routine and noticed that my knee had a terrible pain. I went to a doctor who told me that I had a common problem called Iliotbial band syndrome and he showed me some stretches and told me to ice it and take ibuprofen. It feels fine now..
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I am a runner, and currently log 60 to 80 miles a week. About a year ago I began to feel a mild stinging pain on the outside of my left knee, which radiated up my leg about 6 inches. At first I did not think much of it, as the pain was not constant and felt more like a ....

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Name Average Result Healed Helped
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a Little
No Change Made Worse
All Treatments (average)
5.0
(17)
17
Diet and Weight Management
Diet Management
5.0
1
Diet and Weight Management
Weight Loss
5.0
1
Drugs and Supplements
Anti-inflammatory Medication (NSAID)
5.0
1
Exercise
Running
5.0
1
Exercise
Walking
5.0
1
Exercise
Exercise
5.0
1
Exercise
Strengthening
5.0
2
Medical Devices and Equipment
Ball
5.0
1
Medical Devices and Equipment
New Shoes
5.0
1
Medical Devices and Equipment
Foot inserts
5.0
1
Therapy
Massage Therapy
5.0
1
Therapy
Rest
5.0
1
Therapy
Stretching Treatment
5.0
1
Therapy
Leg Elevation
5.0
1
Therapy
Ice
5.0
2
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