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NO SCIATICA!!!!

What a relief that is. When I went to my massage therapist he informed me the my pain was NOT from the sciatic nerve but the I.T Band!!! He showed me some exercises to do and he mentioned that I should also check out what info was on the internet about the syndrome.

I know what you're thinking....what the heck is the I. T. Band? Well, I. T. stands for Iliotibial Band ITBS OR I.T. Band Syndrome.

The band is attached to the hip at one end and runs down the outside of the thigh and is anchored to the knee over to the tibia which is one of the two bones in the lower leg.

The pain on the outside of my right knee also radiates up and into my hip...so sore! I have been applying cold compresses up and down the area and resting it.
I have since learned that the recovery time is sometimes long and even maybe chronic...YIKES!

I'll keep you posted as to my progress and there WILL be progress!

Till next time...