ITB Treatment Oakville
Are you suffering from pain on the side of your upper leg or the outside of your knee? This could be ITB syndrome or Iliotibial Band Syndrome. Our Oakville Chiropractic clinic has been treating IT band syndrome for over 17 years now. We have found that runners and people who play high impact sports experience this pain and discomfort. Lately with increased sedentary patients, our Oakville clinic is seeing more ITB issues in patients who have little to no physical activity.
ITB Syndrome Anatomy & Treatment Video:
What is the cause of ITB Syndrome?
ITB Syndrome is caused by friction at the base of the IT Band. When the IT Band rubs over a bony surface on the lower leg, it can cause inflammation, irritation and pain. Activities that require repetitive flexion and extension of the knee (like long distance running) put extra stress on this tissue and are often the cause of developing IT Band pain. The pain may feel sharp, radiate up the outside of the thigh or down into the calf, and may be particularly bothersome coming down the stairs.
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What is ITB Syndrome?
This syndrome can affect anybody, although it is most common in athletes and individuals who partake in repetitive physical activity using their knees. This syndrome is often a result of small errors that can easily be corrected such as: not stretching or warming up, pushing yourself further than your body can handle, not resting in between workouts, poor form, wearing improper shoes and more. All of these mistakes can be fixed with just a little extra patience and self care. ITBS can also be caused by anatomical issues such as difference in the length of your legs, abnormality in the tilt of your pelvis, or bowed legs (genu varum).
Symptoms of ITB Syndrome
There are various symptoms of ITB Syndrome with a diverse range of severity. Some of the symptoms include, but are not limited to:
- A sharp burning pain above the outer part of the knee
- Rising pain levels in the knee with increased activity
- Swelling over the outside of the knee, pain when bending the knee
- A needle like pricking sensation
- Feeling a snapping or popping in your knee
Occasionally, the pain will move from the outer part of the knee, up your thigh, and all the way to your hip. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms come see one of our Oakville Chiropractors, who will assess and treat your ITB Syndrome.
If your pain is located more on the lateral aspect of your upper leg or hip. You could be suffering from Trochanteric Bursitis and a hip injury rather than ab IT band issue!
Treatment Services for ITB Syndrome
Here at our Oakville Chiropractic and Physiotherapy clinic we treat ITB syndrome in many ways. Here are the different ways we can treat ITB Syndrome:
Interferential Current Therapy (IFC):
This is an electric stimulation device that suctions onto your body. They activate and deactivate your muscles which may cause your muscles to shift or “jump”, but apart from the constant buzzing it increases blood flow to the area promoting healing.
Shockwave:
This is a pneumatic “gun” that breaks apart scar tissue and muscle swelling. This part of treatment may be a little more painful but only lasts 2-3 minutes, and is worth ever second. Patients tend to love the pain because it gets deeper than any massage and breaks apart tight and painful areas, allowing you to almost immediately feel loose.
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Release:
This also known in out clinic as scraping. Scraping is done by one of the many tools we have where Our Chiropractors will “scrape” the affected areas to help breakdown scar tissue and inflammation, which will promote further healing and range of motion. This treatment may not feel the best, but like the Shockwave it is also immediate satisfaction.
Spinal Manipulation:
Also commonly known as an adjustment, this form of treatment causes your joints to release (making that crack or popping noise). This form of release with help relax your muscles surrounding the joint and reduce pressure, helping to alleviate pain and tightness. The ultimate goal of most treatment for sinus tarsi is to adjust the foot and get it moving properly.
Acupuncture:
This is when a tiny needle is put into your skin where the affected muscles are. The needle will be placed there for about 12 minutes and will loosen up the muscle and promote new blood to flow to the area. Bright side is you don’t even know it is there!
Shoes or Orthotics:
Dr. Steve recommends Asics GT 2000’s to 90% of his patients. Find them on sale, get a pair for home and a pair for work. Can’t wear running shoes at work, check out our custom foot orthotics options at our Oakville clinic.
Are you looking for Oakville Physiotherapy for your ITB syndrome? Check out Vinaya our Physiotherapist and book today!
ITBand Stretches and Exercises:
Video of Foam Rolling and other IT Band Stretches
IT Band (ITB) Pain FAQs
- What is IT band syndrome?
- What are the symptoms of IT band pain?
- What are the causes if IT band pain?
- How is IT Band treated?
- How long does it take my IT band to get better?
- Does shockwave therapy help with IT Band pain?
- Can I still run if I have IT band pain?
- Are my shoe choices affecting my IT band causing pain?
- Can a chiropractor treat IT pain syndrome?
- What should I avoid doing with IT band pain?
IT band syndrome is when your IT get irritated, tight and swollen and starts to rub against your hip, the muscles in your tight and your knee. This is why some people hear a clicking or snapping noise!
Some symptoms you may experience with IT band syndrome is pain, swelling in the outer leg, tenderness to touch and a popping noise.
Some causes to your IT band pain is constant knee motion like running, over-training, improper shoes and chronic conditions like bursitis.
At our Chiropractic clinic we treat the IT band with IFC, shockwave and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Therapy.
Healing for your IT band is very individualized. It can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. This is why booking with us and getting treatment is crucial for faster healing.
Yes. shockwave therapy is a great treatment service for IT band syndrome. This form of treatment helps break of that tight fascia and muscle releasing the band.
No, it is not recommended to run if you are experiencing IT band pain. It is best to take a break and rest it because you can further injure yourself if you continue.
100% your shoe choices may be affecting your IT band pain. Improper shoes can lead to poor alignment from your ankle to your hip causing your IT to become tight.
Yes, our Oakville Chiropractors can treat your IT band syndrome. With our multitude of services and treatment plan we can get you back on your feet.
You should avoid repetitive running, cycling and going up and down the stairs. So anything with a constant knee bending motion should be avoided.