http://community.active.com/index.jspa?view=discussions Most recent forum messages en Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:50:06 GMT Jive SBS 4.5.5.2 (http://jivesoftware.com/products/clearspace/) 2012-10-19T12:50:06Z en http://community.active.com/message/1274864?tstart=0#1274864 <!-- [DocumentBodyStart:6df9ca5a-56aa-4682-9349-dddb9e253341] --><div class="jive-rendered-content"><p>So I am a well seasoned runner who has been blessed with very few running injuries over the years. Recently over the summer I hurt my IT band and have been <span class="GRcorrect" id="GRmark_fc02e0c3439244e5f94c4be4469fc6b2becccb0d_rehabbing:0">rehabbing</span> and strengthening the muscles as well as take some time off. Since then my IT band feels a lot better (knee and hip included) but I have this pain on the outer side of my left quad (couple inches above the knee) that almost feels like a knot or I can at least pin point the place of pain. When I try to run or bike I can feel a tingling-<span class="GRcorrect" id="GRmark_e7de0af70c10c4bbf875f299bb0dcd339dcac085_ish:0">ish</span> <span class="GRcorrect" id="GRmark_e7de0af70c10c4bbf875f299bb0dcd339dcac085_feeling:1">feeling</span> but it is nothing painful. I would like to start running again soon so I can start my training for the Boston Marathon. I've read on some threads that using a foam roller can help, but I find it painful and as if the knot feels bigger or at least hurts more after I roll. </p><p style="min-height: 8pt; height: 8pt; padding: 0px;">&#160;</p><p>If anyone knows anything about this or has any suggestions to stretch or strengthen the area please let me know. </p><p style="min-height: 8pt; height: 8pt; padding: 0px;">&#160;</p><p>Thanks!</p><p>Matthew&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </p></div><!-- [DocumentBodyEnd:6df9ca5a-56aa-4682-9349-dddb9e253341] --> Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:50:06 GMT guest http://community.active.com/message/1274864?tstart=0#1274864 2012-10-19T12:50:06Z 7 months, 1 week ago 1 0