Treatment
Treatment depends on the cause.
Treatment may include:
- Rest—restriction from activities that cause pain.
- Heat or ice—application of heat, ice (generally ice is applied after activity; heat may be used before exercise to loosen muscles and soft tissues)
- Exercise—may include stretching to lengthen the ITB and strengthening of the quadriceps and hamstrings can correct muscle imbalances
- Correct technique—evaluating and correcting running, cycling, and weight-training techniques
- Orthotics—custom orthotic supports to correct foot problems
- Medications—anti-inflammatory medications and/or local cortisone injections
- Surgery—only for extreme cases where other treatment options have failed
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