After orthotics, 2 months off of running, twice daily stretching for the last 8 weeks, icing 4 times a day for the last 2 months and just about every other standard fix, my IT Band problem won't heal 100%. I can now run 3 x a week, but limit it to no more than 5 miles currently. Biking and swimming are no problem. There is a near constant ache in the knee, nothing terrible, but I've been through this before and know that long runs will make the ITB flame up again.
My dr. who built the orthotics suggested a cortisone shot, maybe two. Has anyone been through this treatment for ITB? What are the long term risks? Is this a temporary fix, or does it have the potential for a long term fix assuming I do my job with the stretching, smart training, etc??
My dr. who built the orthotics suggested a cortisone shot, maybe two. Has anyone been through this treatment for ITB? What are the long term risks? Is this a temporary fix, or does it have the potential for a long term fix assuming I do my job with the stretching, smart training, etc??