Sure! I have lateral knee pain just below the patella, about 45 degrees. There is pinpoint pain on a particular spot, and the pain can radiate down my outer left leg, and sometimes up into the thigh aswell. I can go for a few days with no real pain, and then it will start again. I had no actual injury, however I am a full time professional snowboarder, spending 60-70 hours/week locked into a stance which has my left foot forward and my body slightly rotated to the left. I realise this puts a lot of pressure on my right leg, as I am driving most of my weight through the right foot/knee/hip. The pain began nearly a month ago, and I really can t specifiy what sets it off. Sometimes walking is painlesss, sometimes it hurts. I have looked into the possibility of ITBS, what do you think? Thanks, Kylie
Hello, I have studied your case. This can be ITS. Gradual knee flexion and extension in lateral position will help. Use ice packs to reduce swelling, inflammation and pain. Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you, Foam Roller IT Band exercises will help you can learn them from your physiotherapist. For early healing you can take Tab Colin [it C] and antioxidant with anti-inflammatory Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care