I was wondering if anyone out there has any advice or suggestions for chronic IT Band Syndrome. I am only 21 years old and have had this problem for about two years now. I have tried the foam roller, stretch, and exercise technique but with little success. I originally did this potentially to excess of about 3 or more times a day with very limited training to eventually stopping all training together. I have tried graston and ART and even had a cortisone shot. Eventually due to seemingly worsening conditions I decided to give up stretching and rolling for around 5 months assuming that they were contributing to the irritation and inflammation. It seemed to help a good deal but did not get rid of the problem. Currently I have returned to light stretching and rolling only once a day and after warming my muscles thoroughly in the hot tub and I use some type of heat therapy various times a day. I feel that it is working a little, but the bursa still gets quite inflamed with fluid from time to time with no change in activity level. I know my genetics have not bestowed on me very flexible muscles but I would not say I was very inflexible, because I stay on top of it and do yoga and such. Also, the fact that I am so young and can not recover even after complete rest is baffling. Has anyone out there experienced similar problems and/or have any ideas of how to nip this stupid thing in the butt? Would electrical stim help at all or what about PRP therapy?
Thank you very much for any help you offer.
Thank you very much for any help you offer.