Within the past week I started to get a little pain on the lateral (outside) side of my left leg. More specifically along my knee. I just was wondering what others have done to help heal the injury? and what to do to prevent it? and why it happened in the first place? Any helpful input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Strengthen your hip abductor. Foam role from the knee up.
...and eight weeks off did it for me!
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Strengthen your hip abductor. Foam role from the knee up.
Seconded. I've been having knee/IT band problems off and on since high school, and since graduating college and not having access to a training room they've gotten a lot more consistent/worse. I recently bought a foam roller, and I've felt a positive difference after just a few uses.
Wear a Knee Brace when not running.