Help! I have an inflammed ITB band...has anyone ever had this??

Question: I had Field Hockey tryouts this week, and somehow got my ITB band inflammed...It hurts really bad when I walk/run. which could pose a problem when it comes to playing field hockey. I have been icing and taking motrin. Anyone know how it happend? What I can do to make it get better faster? How long does it take to heal?? ANy HELp IS gREATLY APPRECIATED!!!

Answers:
You probably haven't been stretching properly. You are treating it right, for the most part. Add stretching 5 times a day and always remember to stretch before and AFTER you exercise. The inflammation is most likely from a slight tear or from twisting it wrong while running. It just means that your body is trying to fix the problem.

One way to stretch the muscle (IT Band is a tendon for a muscle) is to lay on your back, bring your knee up toward your chest, and let it cross your body. Hold the stretch for at least 8 seconds on the clock. You should do both sides. This also stretched your glutes.

Good luck and ask your trainer at school for more stretches.

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