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IT band syndrome after knee replacement
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I am still in pain any time I bend my knee more than about 30 degrees. My therapist has been working on massages and had cupping sessions and that helps in the short term.
I have been doing stretches in the hip, hamstring, calf, and gluts. These all give me a short term relief from the pain.
I am going in to see my surgeon tomorrow and see what he has to say because honestly, I am in pain every day and this has been going on for 4 weeks now. It is really wearing on me physically and emotionally.
What kind of massage did you receive to get to release the band? I would be happy to endure 20 minutes of shocking pain to get a relief from this constant pain!
Thanks,
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Good evening @joanb1229,
Thanks for responding. Let's see what's going on. 30 degrees is not an aggressive bend. Let's hope it improves and that your surgeon has some helpful hints or as we call them, "Tips and Tricks". Another position you might try is making sure you keep your knee above your heart frequently during the day. And have you tried ice? Does heat help?
The massage I receive twice a week is MFR, myofascial release. There are quite a few folks discussing how MFR has helped them at this link.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/
My MFR therapist actually identified and treated the IT band issue in about 20 minutes. The painful part was only about 4 seconds. If you can share with me where you reside, I can check and see if there is an Expert MFR therapist near you.
Will you please let me know how your session went with your surgeon today?
Thanks and may you be safe, free, and protected from inner and outer harm.
Chris