Question: What is a good roller for IT Band?

[Jenny]

It sucks to get hurt when you’re trying to be healthy. Like going to bed fine and when you wake up your neck is torqued or your shoulder hurts.

 

[santacruz skier]

Ok now this makes more sense than anything the doctor or PT has said to me! I have had piriformis issues, metatarsal issues, dorsaflexion issues, and knee pain prior to this "injury." For a year, I have been certain that the cause is in my foot. These have all been in the right leg. The left is fine.

That video that @marzNC posted is really good for piriformis issues as well.

 

[MaineSkiLady]

That video that @marzNC posted is really good for piriformis issues as well.

Agree. This is all a problem area for me, and I do that stretch on a foam roller, also use a good old rolling pin : )

 

[mustski]

My pain is considerably less since I have been resting it. Hopefully next week, I will be able to start some gentle calf and piriformus stretches. I think I will start with the rolling pin and then decide from there if rolling is for me.

 

[MI-skier]

I am currently living in Big Bear California, but will also be in Oceanside, California on and off over the next 2 months.

I just posted an inquiry to see who I can recommend by you.

 

[mustski]

I just posted an inquiry to see who I can recommend by you.

That is awesome. Thanks.

 

[geargrrl]

I have this
https://rollrecovery.com/r8 use it lots, very helpful for working the lactic acid out. I also use a hard foam roller especially on my hot spots.

 

[WaterGirl]

You could also try this ball -- can stand up and roll against the wall or use it to roll on the floor.
I love it b/c its easy to pack. Use it on upper/ lower back and hip, leg.
https://www.amazon.com/OPTP-Posture...8&qid=1542953627&sr=8-4&keywords=posture+ball 6 or 8 inches.

I had this at work, my boss tried it and ordered one and we all use it to roll our backs out at work. Its a small office, and well, we all have issues and using this helps a lot.

 

[Abbi]

When I move north I bring a foam roller, a P-Knot https://p-knot.com/product-category/p-knot/ and a Tiger Tail https://www.tigertailusa.com/product/the-long-one/ . Since I can’t bring my Pilates reformer, I also bring a magic circle, a Pilates stick and a small arc barrel. I really miss my Pilates equipment during the winter.

 

[MI-skier]

That is awesome. Thanks.

I have two referrals for you. Both are great chiros, I'd go to the free consults and decide who is a best fit from there.

That is awesome. Thanks.

I am sending you an inbox message with a list of names.

 

[abyington]

Hi all. I overstretched my IT Band which I did not even feel happening. I am looking for a good roller to help relieve the tightness but have no idea what to get. Do any of you fitness divas have a recommendation for what type is good for a beginner?

I bought a set like this, they each massage at different depths depending on what you need. Good luck!

 

[mustski]

Thanks everyone. @MI-skier I got the list and greatly appreciate it! I went skiing for an hour today and had no problems or pain - yay! The doc had not prohibited skiing; just walking up and down hill and stairs. Unfortunately, I had to walk up and down a small hill to get from the parking lot to the lift. I slipped coming back down and, of course, landed exactly on that hip. Arrggh! I am icing it now.

 

[MI-skier]

Thanks everyone. @MI-skier I got the list and greatly appreciate it! I went skiing for an hour today and had no problems or pain - yay! The doc had not prohibited skiing; just walking up and down hill and stairs. Unfortunately, I had to walk up and down a small hill to get from the parking lot to the lift. I slipped coming back down and, of course, landed exactly on that hip. Arrggh! I am icing it now.

Oh no, glad you were out but bummer of a fall. Darn if it isn't one thing, it's another. Speedy recovery.

 

[VickiK]

Darn if it isn't one thing, it's another.

Ain't it the truth? Ice that hip, rest a bit...but I suspect it'll be better soon, good 'nuff to ski.

 

[mustski]

Thanks. I resisted the urge to ski today. I had some pain during the night but it's hard to know if it's anything to worry about or just some muscles being used for the first time in a while.

 

[WaterGirl]

@mustski hope your feeling better!

 

[mustski]

@mustski hope your feeling better!

I think so... it's hard to tell for sure with limited movement. However ... it snowed today - real, actual, genuine white stuff falling from the sky in Big Bear so ... I think I must ski tomorrow!

 

[skibum4ever]

Let us know how it goes.

I use a lacrosse ball for my piriformis and a noodle for my ITB band. Very low tech but it works. I still have some pain and I'm a little nervous about our first ski trip of the season. I guess I'll find out next week what the prognosis is for this winter.

Glad it's finally snowing.

Good luck, enjoy.

 

[mustski]

I did not ski for long - still just a WROD, but the snow was very nice. It got crowded too quickly so we left. Again there was zero pain while skiing, but the pain kicked in when I stopped. This is a frustrating injury - I didn’t feel it happen and I don’t feel any pain during activity. I worry about hurting myself more because there are no warnings.

 

[santacruz skier]

I did not ski for long - still just a WROD, but the snow was very nice. It got crowded too quickly so we left. Again there was zero pain while skiing, but the pain kicked in when I stopped. This is a frustrating injury - I didn’t feel it happen and I don’t feel any pain during activity. I worry about hurting myself more because there are no warnings.

Can you go to your dr and get a PT order? Maybe that works help