I saw the orthopedic surgeon today and was told that my problem is not so much my ITB but something called "chondromalacia patella". I guess as time goes on and with over use the cartilage starts to wear and fray. Dr. E told me that my ITB is only mildly tight at this time. I was happy to hear that all my stretching is helping. I did get a steroid injection into the knee joint. If this helps...arthoscopic surgery . If it doesn't...that is the question I didn't ask.
My restrictions are no running for 2 weeks. I honestly couldn't decide if I should get the injection because of the running ban. I know it is crazy but I would rather run in pain than not run at all. Dr. E totally understood my dilemna and waited patiently while I sweated out an answer.
The injection was not bad at all but then again I have a really high pain tolerance. He said I could resume spinning, elliptical and walking tomorrow. I have to admit that after working all day post shot my knee did hurt a little. It also feels weird like something is under my knee cap and it feels like I want to pop/crack my knee.
So, I will be very good and I will not run for 2 weeks. Chief is going to walk the boys tomorrow because on Tuesday I normally run and I don't want to be tempted.
I guess I am glad I rejoined the YMCA. Elliptical and stinky dudes here I come.
By the way, I have arthritis setting in on my right knee (the one I had the ACL repair on when I was in highschool). The knee that hurts has no arthritis, go figure.
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