New the forum, IT Band Question

There are two things you can get from a doctor:
1. A diagnosis
2. A treatment

Doctors absolutely and uniquely can provide access to the best medical technologies in order to gain a diagnosis. I have had 4 MRIs, countless x-rays, a cardio stress test, and other diagnostic aids. Each and all of them were well worth the price of admission.

But for treatment, I will never blindly follow a doctor's advice without gathering information from many other sources. The Internet, associations that deal with specific conditions and old fashioned word of mouth are all sources that should be explored in evaluating treatment options, IMHO.


A few years ago I started developing roseacea, an inflammatory skin condition among fair skinned types like me. My dermi, a Northwestern University-affiliated doctor could only offer an expensive ($280 for 4 oz) cream to treat redness, or a series of laser treatments, each costing $500, to help alleviate symptoms. I got online and researched, and within a few months had a program to treat not only the symptoms, but the cause. The condition is well under control.

The original post already provided the diagnosis: IT band syndrome. This is not an exotic condition requiring a specialist with extensive technology. It is a common soft tissue condition prevalent among casual athletes who tend to do repetitive motion exercises. It's not that difficult to learn of and apply treatment options.