Dear Slowtwitch Forum,
I am curious about everyone's thoughts on cortisone injections.
I have had what I THINK is an ITB injury for about 6 months now -- aggravated by excessive downhill running with my son in a baby-jogger.
I have tried chiropractic, acupuncture, and PT (ultrasound, electric stimulation, etc.) The injury was progressing until Thanksgiving when I got a little too aggressive with my “comeback” and now 20 – 30 minutes running hurts again.
None of the specialists can duplicate the pain in the clinical setting… it’s only running that causes the pain. There seems to be some tightness in the tendons BEHIND my knee, but that is not the area of pain when running. The pain is more on the outside of the knee. (Earlier in the injury, the pain would spread up my outer thigh to the hip, but that has subsided over the months.)
My head tells me to just rest (and I have tried several weeks off at a time) but my heart wants to be out running NOW.
Is cortisone a realistic option? Should I request x-ray or MRI even though there is absolutely no evidence of a traumatic injury, other than one day of excessive overuse.
Thanks,
Ray
I am curious about everyone's thoughts on cortisone injections.
I have had what I THINK is an ITB injury for about 6 months now -- aggravated by excessive downhill running with my son in a baby-jogger.
I have tried chiropractic, acupuncture, and PT (ultrasound, electric stimulation, etc.) The injury was progressing until Thanksgiving when I got a little too aggressive with my “comeback” and now 20 – 30 minutes running hurts again.
None of the specialists can duplicate the pain in the clinical setting… it’s only running that causes the pain. There seems to be some tightness in the tendons BEHIND my knee, but that is not the area of pain when running. The pain is more on the outside of the knee. (Earlier in the injury, the pain would spread up my outer thigh to the hip, but that has subsided over the months.)
My head tells me to just rest (and I have tried several weeks off at a time) but my heart wants to be out running NOW.
Is cortisone a realistic option? Should I request x-ray or MRI even though there is absolutely no evidence of a traumatic injury, other than one day of excessive overuse.
Thanks,
Ray