Re: ITB and cycling

[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Verne) wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> > >I first had ITB syndrome arise from cycling when I got my first clip-in 
> > >pedals. A thorough bike fit (from a shop that could do a "Fit Kit," 
> > >where they measure you with funky equipment, not by eye) and a switch to 
> > >Speedplay pedals did the trick. One thing they did that I never would 
> > >have thought of is they shimmed my cleats to put them on an angle 
> > >inward, thus taking pressure off the knee.
> > >
> > >--Harold Buck
> 
> this thread is interesting to me because I've been wondering what is
> going on with my outer knee.  it really hurts when I pull up hardish
> on the pedals when hammering -- but running doesn't aggravate it much,
> it hurts much less when compared to cycling.  Similarly, hamstring
> weight training is iffy (pulling up).  does this sound like your
> experience?  (someone told me it was tendonitis.)
> 
> Also, what does the rolling do???

The rolling gives you a deep tissue massage on the area of your leg
that is killing you.  I actually use a wooden rolling pin (don't laugh
it was born of necessity one sleepless night) In the sitting position
you can roll it over the outside of you thigh, lateral side of your
knee and around the achilles area of your lower calf.

One of the other post spoke of cleat shims and that is a good way to
prevent this problem, I think Lemond makes some.

Good luck

Phillip
> 
> Verne