IT band surgery

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  • Britt Haselton

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    21 years ago 01/02/2003 8:40am EST

    I apologize if this has been discussed (frequently) in the past...

    I was wondering about how people have recovered from this surgery (after effects, ie. scar tissue, and length of recovery). Recommended, or should i just stick with ice, massage, and stretching? I have had IT issues in the same leg off and on for four years, and now it is really bad. At times I cannot walk due to sharp, localized pain--also keeps me up at night. I am currently not running because of the injury, but would like to salvage outdoor track if possible.

    thanks a lot.

  • geargrinder

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    21 years ago 01/02/2003 8:46am EST
    re: Britt Haselton

    Maybe you should try rolfing. If you don't know what it is, try searching on google for it or go to something like rolfing.com. It is expensive but probably worth it. Especially compared to having surgery (ouch).

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    bfullem

    Member since 11/24/2002.

    454 posts. Last post 5 months ago.
    21 years ago 01/02/2003 9:43am EST
    re: Britt Haselton

    I have not heard of too many good results from IT Band release surgery. Not sure of the literature but I would think you will miss your outdoor season.

    Perhaps there is something else going on that has been missed. You should try to get to a good physical therapist or try a Physiatrist (MD that specializes in rehab medicine) There is a good one in Palo Alto that was in charge of medical area at USATF'S and there was also a physiatrist from Houston that worked there that I thought was great. Someone should be looking at your hips, hamstrings, quads etc to see if some other area is weak, tight etc.

    Good luck

    Brian

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