IT Band, should I foam roll it?

[kolaval]

Been getting a LOT of mixed signals regarding foam rolling the IT band itself.
Should I, should I not, what is the consensus and how do I get rid of the inflamation?


My ITB flared up from September (when I upped training to 5 days a week before a competition).
It is ever present now.

 

[RedViking]

 

[RedViking]

Foam Rolling

 

[BrotherTheresa]

Heard a Physio say, foam rolling is like when we used to hit the side of our old box TV's. It came right, but nobody really knew why. Dont think you'll do damage, give it a go.

 

[kolaval]

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Foam Rolling
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This being the sports forum one would assume the people know what ITB and foam rolling is.

 

[RedViking]

This being the sports forum one would assume the people know what ITB and foam rolling is.

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[RedViking]

Heard a Physio say, foam rolling is like when we used to hit the side of our old box TV's. It came right, but nobody really knew why. Dont think you'll do damage, give it a go.

You can also use your balls if you don't have a roller

 

[lkswan747]

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Thanks, now I know what ITBS is.

 

[lkswan747]

Foam Rolling
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Thanks. now I know what foam rolling is.

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

Was very confused for a moment, thought your IT department was starting a band. I’ve never heard of anyone foam rolling in a band before, interesting instrument choice.

 

[The_David]

I've had ITB and rolled and it did help. Stretching and strengthening is the only way i found to prevent. Also not progressing too much too soon (same applies for shin splints)

 

[RedViking]

I didn't know that pain in those areas were called ITB, but I did know when I experience discomfort on that muscle to use the tennis ball technique for temporary relief advised by my Bio kineticist. Of course the right stretching exercises will help even more!

 

[RedViking]

Do you guys think these bands actually makes a difference, besides removing skin and hair?

 

[BrotherTheresa]

You can also use your balls if you don't have a roller
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I prefer to use my wife's. She keeps mine in her purse anyway.

 

[kolaval]

Do you guys think these bands actually makes a difference, besides removing skin and hair?

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Gingers are not allowed to use them, makes them all dusty.

 

[RunningFromFat]

Do you guys think these bands actually makes a difference, besides removing skin and hair?

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I finished training for comrades because of this sport tape. My knee needed extra support to get back to full strength and this did the job.

 

[kolaval]

I finished training for comrades because of this sport tape. My knee needed extra support to get back to full strength and this did the job.

What did it do for you?

 

[RunningFromFat]

What did it do for you?

Basically I could carry on running as a result of the strapping, untill a week or so later where I could take it off. It's like a brace in this case but more flexible.

 

[SauRoNZA]

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And I thank you for your service....I was deeply confused and you saved me a Google.

 

[kolaval]

And I thank you for your service....I was deeply confused and you saved me a Google.

That's because you do not belong in the sports section.