Hurt so good.

Well, that sucks. I'm not sure what else to say. Sorry man.

Maybe you posted it at some point, but what kind of surgery would you have, should you go that route? Do you have a definitive diagnosis?

Its amazing how inter-related everything is. One thing leads to another leads to another.

Jake I would get a ITB release. They would either go in and stretch the band over the Tibial epycondile or they would just release it completely by clipping it out. The pain has been there for 13 weeks and I have tried everything and it is simply not getting better. With surgery its 6 weeks of recovery if that and no problems again. Sound pleasing to me....

Yeah, I've heard of that before. I used to struggle back in college w/ ITB problems. Nothing near the extent you've dealt with though. Its a tough injury.

Dang man! I was hoping this was going to help out. It may still. I mean if your knee was irritated from overcompensating, even after he fires your previously non-functioning muscles, I would assume it takes time for the inflammation (and pain) to subside. Maybe give it a few days for the inflammation to go down and try again?

I don't know what else to do either.

Ben, Sorry to hear that this a major problem. To Riley's point, what is the longest you have gone without letting it flare up? As frustrating as it would be you might need to let to prevent any flare up for several weeks. I hope it improves soon.

Make sure you do your research on risks and recovery time for this IT band release surgery. Also, the fact that Dr. Rawlin found so many muscles that aren't firing...the surgery is not going to fix that. These will all still be problems and need to be addressed in order to be able to train at full capacity again. Just some things to think about. Hope you can find a good solution and get better soon!

Sorry your run did not go well today Ben. I would not advise having the surgery yet. You need to give what Dr. Rawlins suggests some time to work. Also, as we discussed, another injection may be needed, but I'd wait some more time for that. As you know, I had left IT band surgery in High School. After trying everything conservatively for 9 months, it was just progressively worsening and so I had the surgery. Because I was an idiot and pushed through the pain for too long when I first had it, I developed scar tissue over the IT band, which was visible and was enlarging week-by-week. My surgery consisted of removing the scar tissue and releasing the IT band. It was wonderfully successful, and I haven't had IT band syndrome in that knee ever since. I have had it several times in my right knee since then, but based on all I learned throughout my left knee ordeal, I have learned how to quickly and effectively get rid of it (and it's just everything you and I have talked about). But there are no guarantees that surgery would be perfectly successful. It certainly most likely would, but complete resolution of symptoms is never certain.

In short, I would give it more time for now. Unbelievably frustrating I know, but you'll get through this. I would not consider surgery yet.

Thanks everyone for the advice! I think from everyones comments and advice is that. I am going to start at square one again. 2 weeks off of no attempt to run, swim or anything that will inflame the knee. Just going to rest, ice and be with my family. Then we will go from there. Thanks again everyone!

Sorry to hear that the issue continues to be so bad. Lots of good thoughts and opinions but in the end you have to do what you think is best for you and your situation.

Prayers are with you to heal.

Great plan Ben!

So sorry that you've had to toil with this so long. Stick with Rawlin for at least a few treatments. Hopefully you'll see some results.

I was really hoping you would see some quick results with Rawlin. I like your plan to stick with the treatments for a little while, let the inflammation subside a bit, and then give it another go. Hang in there man!