tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592755595247951740.post2608396114496614020..comments2024-03-24T17:25:42.256-04:00Comments on DETROIT RUNNER....: The Foam RollerDetroit Runner(Jeff)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11685917189914214877noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592755595247951740.post-40795914199906670192013-03-29T11:58:31.907-04:002013-03-29T11:58:31.907-04:00I've been using the the grid for my IT band is...I've been using the the grid for my IT band issues that have started once my long runs got over 11 miles. It seems to work well, but it does hurt a lot. I've also been doing some stretches and holding them for 60 seconds each and that works well.<br /><br />Also as an FYI, justyouraveragejoggler.com is giving away an entry in the chicago half marathon if anyone is interested.Robertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592755595247951740.post-8811625646248481222013-03-29T10:52:24.006-04:002013-03-29T10:52:24.006-04:00OMG I hurt just looking at your pics of The Grid! ...OMG I hurt just looking at your pics of The Grid! I use a standard foam roller although I might have to upgrade to the one you mentioned. I think mine has started breaking down as well. Great post! I definitely rely on my foam roller! It's a great tool! Karen Sealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01859540994687133829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592755595247951740.post-72361483779224485082013-03-29T07:59:09.777-04:002013-03-29T07:59:09.777-04:00I have the Grid and love it. I haven't been br...I have the Grid and love it. I haven't been brave enough to try the rumble roller yet but I've heard people like that one too!Betsyhttp://theeverydaywarrior.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592755595247951740.post-80770229375082558992013-03-29T07:53:24.604-04:002013-03-29T07:53:24.604-04:00Ah, no wonder your "regular" foam roller...Ah, no wonder your "regular" foam roller broke down so easily. My "regular" one is a gray/black high density foam. Much more firm than the white ones. Also I think part of my problem, and part of the reason the usual therapies and rest didn't help as much as it should have, is that there is some fat pad impingement (Hoffa's syndrome). That is what my PT initially diagnosed me with but then the symptoms later were more classic IT band and he decided it was that the following week. I honestly think it's both, because there are two distinct types of pain and in two different locations. I also already had fat pad impingement in 2009, and my knees hyperextend, which is a risk factor. <br /><br />To Anonymous: good advice. I have been doing a lot of strength exercises from my PT and some that I found on the internet. In doing them, it's clear that there is a strength imbalance between my left and right hip abductors, so I am working on that. The imbalance probably originated from a hamstring problem I had last year which affected my gait. I had a gait analysis done which showed that I was kind of "riding over" my right leg. <br /><br />The only thing so far that has gotten me pain-free is complete rest. (No elliptical, no kicking when swimming, minimal walking, no lower body strengthening exercises). A week of that and now I am able to tolerate stretching, strengthening, and foam rolling without it flaring up and becoming worse the next day. <br /><br />Slowly but surely....<br /><br />(PS thanks for all your help & advice Jeff!)Ty @tyruns.blogspothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05942912593289802443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592755595247951740.post-50357694144930638862013-03-29T07:24:36.706-04:002013-03-29T07:24:36.706-04:00Strength is good. Where does one get a muscle imba...Strength is good. Where does one get a muscle imbalance assessment?Detroit Runner(Jeff)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11685917189914214877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592755595247951740.post-78939038799296265032013-03-29T07:22:27.834-04:002013-03-29T07:22:27.834-04:00What about a muscle imbalance assessment and stren...What about a muscle imbalance assessment and strengthening exercises as well as rolling, stretching etc...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com