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IT band syndrome after knee replacement

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 28 1:00pm | Replies (171)

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I was having IT band issues and my hip was hurting as well as my lower back. What worked for me was 900 mg Gabapentin at bedtime. I can't take oral nsaids so I use Voltaren creme on my knee, shin and the outside of my knee as well as Ben Gay and do this 3x a day. I know it seems odd that it actually does help. I got much more help from my PT than my Dr. to be honest.

I also use my strap to do hip exercises that help tremendously. I put my leg straight up in the air and with the strap take it to the side an slightly pull toward me head to get a gentle stretch and holder 10 seconds. I do 10 of them morning and evening on both legs. I do this while keeping my back on the bed. I have also used a hand massager to massage the areas that are really hurting. I've learned to not overdo as this can exasperate things. It's hard to pace myself as I'm very active.

Hope you get more relief soon. Things do slowly get better but it is a process for sure. I am at 18 weeks.

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I am 16 weeks post surgery. I had lots of pain and tightness on the outside of my knee and behind my knee beginning immediately after surgery. After weeks of therapy, My PT finally figured out it was my IT band. She did dry needling and it was gone in a few days. It relaxed the tightness in the IT band. Maybe that would help you. Good luck!