Knee & IT Band Pain (myofascial release techniques)
Many people experience IT Band, thigh and knee pain. While rolling out affords relief for some, here are some additional methods you can use to better address the stubborn knots that develop from hard exercise, trauma, even dehydration. Proceed with caution while doing these exercises, and always consult your healthcare professional when you have any concerns about proper therapy for your muscles and joints.
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You want fast results? BASEBALL!
Plus the roller. After a while the roller wont even work. Then I had to use a baseball to hit the spots.
Autogenic inhibition takes 20 seconds or longer to work, and that is the process that releases the knot in your muscle when you press on it. I have personally laid on a single knot in my thigh for upwards of 7 minutes before it released. If you lay on a knot in your muscle and it hurts like hell, you should probably get it checked out. Sometimes it’s just a really stubborn muscular knot, sometimes it is something needing assistance. Use your best judgment. Good luck!
how long does this take cuz im in alot of pain i cant even do 1 squat, and can you please describe the pain cuz i wanna make sure the pain in my knee and thigh is from it band, good idea on tennis ball tho
OMG, I am just using a tennis ball, and this is soo painful I can’t even explain. WOW, thanks so much !!
PS. you are in GREAT shape!
Wow this is great, whou’d a thunk it? I have a feeling this is going to hurt.. (Takes a deep breath)
I use the massage ball from Trigger Point Technologies because it has layered levels of firmness so that the harder you press, the more it pushes back. Try the hand ball, and if it is only partially effective then drop me a line to get some more tips or to purchase a massage ball. Good luck!
could you use something similar to the ball… like a blue hand ball or it has to be something specific …hit me back
Yes, Jahkillian, a baseball is HARDER and therefore will have more surface tension than the TPT Massage Ball. You can use any device you wish as long as you aren’t doing damage to attempt to relieve contraction knots, adhesions, and trigger points. The TPT Massage Ball is layered to prevent the surface tension from damaging outer layers of muscle as you press harder and harder to get to the deeper knots. That makes it safer.