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  • 07/07/2017 at 9:10 am in reply to: Chronic IT band/quad TIGHTNESS and knee pain (chondromalacia patella?) for 6 years! #76992
    AvatarRobert Papson
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    I have similar issue with Kefu and Jtrue.
    Recently, I have tried deep massaging my knee at the crossection between IT Band and Patellar tendon (Near IT Band insertion at the knee).
    And I got some improvement.
    I did it myself.
    I actually use a cupping cup to massage it but without vacuuming it.
    Just using it as a simple massaging tool, I find it effective at delivering pressure and shear to the area.
    Maybe you guys can try it.

    12/21/2016 at 3:51 am in reply to: Chronic IT band/quad TIGHTNESS and knee pain (chondromalacia patella?) for 6 years! #76682
    AvatarRobert Papson
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    I think Jtrue already mentioned something similar, currently drinking electrolytes drink is the only thing that reduce my muscle tightness. My ITB, Quad, hip muscles feels a release soon after I drink the electrolytes. I feel the scar restrictions in my left ITB area are untangled. It is very hard to describe the nerve/muscle sensation. But I feel very loose after I drink it.

    But it is only momentary. The next day, I will feel the tightness comeback again and the scar tissue restriction is back also. The electrolytes is like “muscle relaxer” pill. But it is quite effective in treating the symptom.

    12/15/2016 at 6:25 am in reply to: Chronic IT band/quad TIGHTNESS and knee pain (chondromalacia patella?) for 6 years! #76670
    AvatarRobert Papson
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    Hi Kaitlyn,
    Thank you for responding.
    I did foam roll all below my hips front and back. I used a smooth normal density foam roller.

    I would love to try IASTM as you mentioned if there is provider in my area.
    Right now, all I can do about it is using metal spoon and try to do it myself.

    I did MRI of my thigh.
    The summary is:

    1)      Nodular surface of the distal ITB with few small nodules within the ITB substance, compatible with scarring/ fibrosis. This most likely corresponds to patient’s symptomps. The ITB remains intact and adherent to Gerdy’s tubercle.

    2)      Mild muscle strain involving distal vastus lateralis muscle as well as the muscle-tendon junction. The distal quadriceps tendon is intact.

    I can feel my tight ITB (the one with scar tissue all over it) pulling my hip and throw my pelvis out of balance.This is my issue. My ankle and my knee at opposite leg is painful due to wrong walking gait.

    I browse online and read somewhere that scar tissue once formed can only be excised surgically to remove it.
    This thing is also surprisingly not familiar among orthopedic doctor at least in my area.

    Regarding the construction worker you mentioned, what kind of treatments you provide to him? Anything other than IASTM?
    What happen to the scar tissue? Would it “dissolve”?

    12/06/2016 at 8:59 am in reply to: Chronic IT band/quad TIGHTNESS and knee pain (chondromalacia patella?) for 6 years! #76652
    AvatarRobert Papson
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    HI kaitlin, i already voodoo band my quad and do squat, but my left knee produce clicking sound when squatting.
    I think if i can get rid of scar tissues in my left IT band, I can solve my problem.
    But, the scar tissue wont disappear no matter how hard I smash them.
    Is scar tissue reversible?

    11/22/2016 at 8:03 am in reply to: Chronic IT band/quad TIGHTNESS and knee pain (chondromalacia patella?) for 6 years! #76628
    AvatarRobert Papson
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    Thank you Kaitlin.
    I feel my IT Band is stucked to my vastus lateralis. Seems like adhesion between them.
    Due to no graston provider, I tried doing it my self using metal spoon and oil. No progress so far.
    Should I stretch or smash to break down this adhesion?

    10/23/2016 at 2:57 am in reply to: Chronic IT band/quad TIGHTNESS and knee pain (chondromalacia patella?) for 6 years! #76569
    AvatarRobert Papson
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    I have no access to graston in my country.
    The scar tissue along my IT band wont budge and seem pulling my TFL and rotate my pelvis.
    Is there any alternative beside Graston to remove the scar tissue along the IT Band?
    It feels like a bumpy road with gravels along my IT band. I tried massaging it with no success.

    10/20/2016 at 11:43 am in reply to: Chronic IT band/quad TIGHTNESS and knee pain (chondromalacia patella?) for 6 years! #76566
    AvatarRobert Papson
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    Does any of you guys have fascial adhesion along your IT Band?
    I could not remove this fascial adhesion or scar tissue.
    My pelvis is torqued.
    I feel my legs are at different length and it hurts my knee and ankle.

    09/02/2016 at 1:11 pm in reply to: Chronic IT band/quad TIGHTNESS and knee pain (chondromalacia patella?) for 6 years! #76517
    AvatarRobert Papson
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    Hi Guys,
    I have a very similar issue with you.
    Starting when I run too much too soon 1 year ago, one day after I run I tried flex my knee and feel sharp pain my left knee.
    Got MRI and doctor said small lateral meniscus rupture and rupture of antero lateral ligament.
    Since then both my left and right ITB tighten up severely.
    I have a lot of adhesive knots or trigger point along my left ITB. I feel tingling sensation along my left ITB.
    My right ITB does not have muscle knots however it is very tight, much tighter than my left ITB. This affect my walking gait and recently I feel medial knee pain in my right knee due to this improper alignment.
    I feel my right pelvic is shifted anterior and my left pelvic posterior. And also a lateral pelvic tilt.
    Recently my shoes are all wearing out at the outside rear both left and right since this injury.
    I visited a PT and she did a deep tissue massage in my lower body that hurt like hell.
    Has anyone in here try Yoga?
    Similar with Kefu, I have tried many alternatives mentioned here but found no improvement.
    I will update more later.

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