One of the major causes of the knee pain among most of the runners is Iliotibial Syndrome. One of the fibrous tissue which runs along outer leg is iliotibial band. This IT band runs along the outer leg starting at the hip and attaches even the shin bone present below the knee. IT band provides stability to knee joint during the knee movement.
Inflammation of iliotibial band causes IT band syndrome. IT band is found to be a common injury among runners during their running workouts as well as training. This pain is usually felt in the lower thigh and the pain eventually increases when you climb down the stairs.
Treating IT Band Syndrome
Treating an IT band syndrome includes the following. But, proper rest is needed after treating IT band syndrome.
R.I.C.E
One of the best way of treating IT band syndrome is Resting, Icing, Compressing and Elevating your legs when you are suffering from IT band syndrome.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapies serve better in healing the injuries in a quicker manner. Most of the therapists use ultrasound for treating the injuries. A therapist might help you even in performing the flexibility exercises for your pain.
Reduced Activity
When you have IT band syndrome and if you are going for further workouts then you might have to face the risk of over training syndrome.
Foam Roller Myofacial Release
Foam roller helps in getting the best results for treating IT band syndrome. Foam roller releases tissues and might be painful while treating the band syndrome.
Anti-inflammatory Medications
This is one of the best ways to treat IT band syndrome. Anti inflammatory medications help in reducing inflammation and pain.
Rest and Recovery
Rest and recovery play an important role after the treatment. When you complete your treatment for the IT band syndrome then you need to take rest till you completely recover from the injury.
