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2008-12-22 2:29 PM

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Subject: foam roller/IT Band Stretch

this thing rocks!

anyone looking to stretch out their IT Band...get one.  hurts, but its kinda a good hurt and it stretches out that IT band like nobodys business.

better than The Stick, IMO.

2008-12-22 3:24 PM
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Subject: RE: foam roller/IT Band Stretch
Yup, the foam roller is pretty freakin' good. I like The Stick as well, though. They are both useful for different things, all of which, I find helpful.
2008-12-22 4:18 PM
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Subject: RE: foam roller/IT Band Stretch
i just got The stick....how can you work the ITB with it?
2008-12-22 4:21 PM
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foam roller thingy = awesome.

Before foam roller thingy, knee pain.  After foam roller thingy, lack of knee pain...

2008-12-22 4:23 PM
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Subject: RE: foam roller/IT Band Stretch
Got the foam roller about 6 wks ago; greatest thing since sliced bread.  I can actually feel my IT compared to before; tight enough that it was almost numb.  Hurt liek H@#$%#!# first couple of weeks but part of my daily routine now.
2008-12-22 4:27 PM
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prieto539 - 2008-12-22 2:23 PM Got the foam roller about 6 wks ago; greatest thing since sliced bread.  I can actually feel my IT compared to before; tight enough that it was almost numb.  Hurt liek H@#$%#!# first couple of weeks but part of my daily routine now.

I was almost brought to tears the first time using it.  I didn't understand how anyone could stand it.  After a week, I can put my entire body weight on it.  It's not 'comfortable', but doesn't hurt like at first.

2008-12-22 4:43 PM
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Aikidoman - 2008-12-22 5:27 PM

prieto539 - 2008-12-22 2:23 PM Got the foam roller about 6 wks ago; greatest thing since sliced bread.  I can actually feel my IT compared to before; tight enough that it was almost numb.  Hurt liek H@#$%#!# first couple of weeks but part of my daily routine now.

I was almost brought to tears the first time using it.  I didn't understand how anyone could stand it.  After a week, I can put my entire body weight on it.  It's not 'comfortable', but doesn't hurt like at first.

Yup if I don't do it very regularly, it hurts like a mother*%@& and I can only do it for a little bit at a time.

2008-12-22 5:00 PM
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Subject: RE: foam roller/IT Band Stretch
I don't even want to think about how much I spent on Dr. visits, multiple pairs of shoes, inserts, etc before I realized a $30 foam roller had the most impact on my ITBS. It is not the miracle cure for everyone, but I agree it sure helps!

2008-12-22 6:16 PM
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gimme a link to the foam roller everyone uses!!
2008-12-22 6:18 PM
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xmann1102 - 2008-12-22 4:16 PM gimme a link to the foam roller everyone uses!!

They are all over the place.  If you google 'foam roller', you will get hundreds of links.

I got mine from 24 hour fitness for 25 bucks or so.  36" long and 6" in diameter (pretty sure)

2008-12-22 8:47 PM
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Subject: RE: foam roller/IT Band Stretch

I have a foam roller and a Trigger Point kit.  The foam roller works really well but the TP Quadballer really works deep (I don't know whats up with the name).  I like to use the TP roller for the thicker muscles but for the more sensitive areas I still use the foam roller (IT Band, lats...).  The only drawback to the Trigger Point kit is the $$$ but I think it's worth it.  It's compact and easy to haul around.

Also, a tennis ball works very well for going after the deep problem areas.  If you do a search on trigger point and tennis ball you should get several hits.  They all have their place.  The tennis ball will go even a little deeper into the thicker muscles and can get at the Psoas.

http://laurensfitness.com/2008/02/27/tennis-ball-part-2-lower-body/

2008-12-23 7:39 AM
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I have read so many positive comments about foam rollers for ITBS.  Being new to running, I am new to the whole IT Band issue.  My ITB does not "hurt" when I run, but it let's me know it is there on ocassion.  It will only last for about 1/4 mile two times during a six mile run.  It is more of a tight feeling vs. real pain.  I am unclear as to this being the beginning of ITBS.  Should I use a roller before I have any issues?
2008-12-23 9:17 AM
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cant hurt....(well, it will hurt) but using it without pain should be fine
2008-12-23 9:43 AM
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xmann1102 - 2008-12-22 7:16 PM gimme a link to the foam roller everyone uses!!

 

I got mine at Target in the workout area.  It comes with a DVD to show you how to use it too.

It will make your body twitch and bring tears to your eyes, but I love it

 

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/176-6450796-7697923?ASIN=B0007W2FEU&AFID=Froogle&LNM=B0007W2FEU|White_Ultimate_Foam_Roller_with_DVD&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=B0007W2FEU&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001



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2008-12-23 10:30 AM
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I had pretty bad IT band problems several years ago.  Got to the point where I had to stop running, as the pain would begin immediately.  I slowly built up my running distance and used a combination of stretches, the foam roller as well as the Patt Strap ( an elastic band that you wear above the knee to stablize the IT band) I continue to use the foam roller after every run and biking session even though I don't have any problems.  Figure it can't hurt.

2008-12-23 10:44 AM
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I got mine at performbetter.com, it is a site that a lot of personal trainers shop at to get their equipment.  Works wonders, but only if you are consistent (which I have been guilty of not being, but am back into it!)

2008-12-23 11:40 AM
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Subject: RE: foam roller/IT Band Stretch
foam rollers are amazing...although I have found that many retailers sell much 'softer' rollers, which seem to do me little good, I go for the firmest possible (=more pain initially, but it seems to work so much better) and use it on any muscle I can reach, then use the trigger point gear for the rest
2008-12-23 12:10 PM
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flmonkey_gbp - 2008-12-23 10:43 AM

xmann1102 - 2008-12-22 7:16 PM gimme a link to the foam roller everyone uses!!

 

I got mine at Target in the workout area.  It comes with a DVD to show you how to use it too.

It will make your body twitch and bring tears to your eyes, but I love it

 

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/176-6450796-7697923?ASIN=B0007W2FEU&AFID=Froogle&LNM=B0007W2FEU|White_Ultimate_Foam_Roller_with_DVD&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=B0007W2FEU&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001

 

x2...exact same one I bought saturday.  Who said, "C'mon baby, make it hurt so good!"   thats what I think of when I do this

2008-12-23 12:10 PM
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yea, the black ones at the site i mentioned above have super hard rollers... they are unlike the ones they sell at mass retailers i.e. target., which is why a PT friend of mine recommended them.
2008-12-23 12:26 PM
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Subject: RE: foam roller/IT Band Stretch
I also had IT Band issues recently and got a foam roller from Foamerica:
http://www.foamerica.biz/physical-therapy.html

Good luck!
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