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[quote=Anonymous]I've had IT band issues in both knees off and on for years, so I completely understand how you're feeling!!!   I got it for the first time during my very first marathon, and I ended up going to an ortho and getting a cortisone shot after the race.  It helped for the time being, but it coincided with a big decrease in my mileage following the race, so it's hard to say how much the shot actually helped. Then I got it in the other leg about a year later and I didn't want to get another shot.  The ONLY thing that has worked for me to keep it from flaring back up (in either leg) is icing the area and using a foam roller daily.  I also make sure that I'm not running on worn out shoes -- after 6 mo. or 500 miles, most running coaches will tell you to replace your shoes.  Now when I start to notice a twinge in one of my IT bands, it's usually time to replace my shoes.

Have you recently ramped up your mileage or started doing speedwork for the first time?  That could be part of the problem.  Do you do a lot of cycling or spinning as well?  That could be aggravating your IT band also.

It sounds like you're doing everything else right in terms of wearing correct shoes, warming up, stretching and strength training.  It sounds pretty bad right now if you can't even run 1.5 miles without it flaring up, so you may want to take a few (or more) days to ice it and completely rest.  Start with the foam roller and just give the inflammation some more time to die down.  If the pain persists, though, it's probably time for a doctor. [/quote]

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