Have you got pain on the outside of your knee?

Then you might have Ilitiotibial Band Syndrome (ITB). It is one of the leading causes of lateral knee pain in runners.

It is a superficial thickening of tissue on the outside of the thigh, extending from the outside of the pelvis, over the hip and knee and inserts just below the knee.

Causes:

Running too much too soon

Bowing knees

Foot pronation

Flat feet Fall on to the hip

Running downhill

 

Symptoms:

Pain around the lateral side of the knee may limit activity.

Pain can radiate.

Pain comes on when running distance.

Climbing stairs can be painful.

 

Treatment:

Apply heat before training, ice after training.

Massage. A lot of people with ITB problems see Sandra Brookfield for help.

Stretch – static, foam roller

 

Call Back-in-Action on 01772 749245 to make an appointment with Sandra.