I'm a senior in high school, and I've been running since I was in 9th grade. I love it so much. This past season I did my best ever in Cross Country and I had a great time. I took two weeks off, and started running again with plans to complete a marathon by this year. Within just a few weeks, I started to get this pain on the outside of my left knee, ITBS. I've done EVERYTHING to get it away. I've done all the exercises for it, I've gone to the doctor, I've looked at every known website about it, and done every stretch daily, iced it daily, taken NSAIDS, and I haven't run or anything in over a month. The worst part is, it's still there and it will not go away. I got an MRI and all they said was that it's swollen, and I don't think that's right. PLEASE, somebody, ANYBODY, give me advice. I want to run again so bad, and I'm so depressed that I can't run or enjoy any sports with my friends. Please shed any knowledge. Thank you.
2007-02-15 04:36:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
http://www.itbs.info/
it sounds like you are being treated correctly, and the MRI reading is most likely acurrate.
i would say switch from long distance running to something more fun. you can enjoy sports, but i dont think its good for your body to run these long distances.
2007-02-16 14:13:03 · answer #1 · answered by frostypaws 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try giving it a rest, sell you self on the idea you will not be able to run this school year. I know you think the world will come to an end if you don`t compete. I would like to point out, its much better to give up a few months pleasure now, than go through the rest of your life with a bad knee.
Start thinking like an adult. It will save you lots of pain over the years.
2007-02-18 15:53:10 · answer #2 · answered by George O 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a physical therapist, preferably one who is board-certified in either orthopedic or sports PT. (OCS or SCS after PT on their business cards!)
The ITB gets inflamed when abnormal stress is placed on it. This can happen from weakness at the hip, your running style, or other variables. The PT is the biomechanics expert on your helathcare team, and can help you to get to the bottom of this. All is NOT lost for your spring track season!
Go to APTA.org, click on "find a PT", and search your town.
Good Luck!
2007-02-16 19:45:02 · answer #3 · answered by Jason W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'd stick with your gut - i'm sure your vast medical experience is more adept than the standard mri.
2007-02-16 14:11:58 · answer #4 · answered by r alexander 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋