Good evening @joanb1229, and welcome to Connect. Your post today is a perfect example of what Connect is all about. Our mission is to encourage sharing with a focus on medical conditions and treatments that just may help others.

So....yesterday I came home from my Monday MFR session to see that you have been introduced to the IT Band Syndrome. Coincidentally, my entire session yesterday was all about IT Band Syndrome. I have two MFR therapists at both of my weekly sessions. After working on my feet so that I can continue to walk and drive and do my yoga stretches, one focus of the session every week is to reduce the pain and numbness in my feet.

While the MFR therapist was down at my toes, I asked her to take a look at an area at the top right of my knee because it was quite painful and felt sort of "tight". You're right, it was an episode of IT Band syndrome. I haven't had one for quite a while but they do seem to pop up when you least expect them........as the saying goes.

So 20 minutes later after a couple of shockingly painful moments when I almost fell off the massage table, the area relaxed quite a bit and I was able to head home with a greater degree of comfort.

And that seems to be how it goes. This TKR on my right knee happened 18 months ago and the recovery period was surprisingly easy and successful. Except for an occasional IT Band issue, I am very happy with the result. I don't always recognize the source of the discomfort, but my MFR therapists know what is happening and kindly "attack" the actual restriction. I will warn you that the release is often shockingly painful for a few moments. And then it is gone. I may not have another one for a year......but somehow they reappear every once in a while.

Here is what Mayo Clinic reports about IT Band Syndrome after TKR.
"This occurs when the tough band of tissue that extends from the outside of your hip to the outside of your knee (iliotibial band) becomes so tight that it rubs against the outer portion of your thighbone. "

How can you prevent them? Taking time to stretch, warm up and cool down, is one way to begin. And then don't overdue. You can also make use of your ice pack to prevent further swelling. I am sure your PT can provide additional information about potential causes and treatments.

How is the knee feeling this evening?

May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris