Thanks everybody for the info on the IT band problem.
I've also noticed that the pain starts later coming off the bike, and as the race is an olympic tri I am set on racing. With winter coming on I guess its as good a time as any to deal with an injury that necessitates rest.
If anybody has gone the cortise shot route I would be very interested.....Doc has me taking 25mgs of Vioxx daily for the time being.
The original injury was a result of long trail miles (ie uneven surfaces). Bummer because injuries, for me, seem to follow big gains in time and speed....also increased training I guess.
On a more positive note I got a new bike yesterday....oh yeah! Thanks again for the info....much appreciated. The stretches are killer....cheers!
I've also noticed that the pain starts later coming off the bike, and as the race is an olympic tri I am set on racing. With winter coming on I guess its as good a time as any to deal with an injury that necessitates rest.
If anybody has gone the cortise shot route I would be very interested.....Doc has me taking 25mgs of Vioxx daily for the time being.
The original injury was a result of long trail miles (ie uneven surfaces). Bummer because injuries, for me, seem to follow big gains in time and speed....also increased training I guess.
On a more positive note I got a new bike yesterday....oh yeah! Thanks again for the info....much appreciated. The stretches are killer....cheers!