ASTYM or ART for ITBS...?
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tri-ac posted 18 weeks ago.
yeah, electric stim is really only a pain blocker and I never really got much out of ultra sound either
I've had both ASTYM & ART, but I'd recommend you have a Physical Therapist or Orthopedic Doc recommend a course of treatment. They are just tools in a toolbox for a good PT...
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beads1985 posted 18 weeks ago.
I am checking with my friend who is a chiro on this one.
Nothing to it, but to do it
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beads1985 posted 18 weeks ago.
From my Chiro
'ART (active release technique) is a time tested form of treatment that many chiropractors perform with great success while ASTYM seems to be one of these highly marketed new techniques that boast all kinds of claims. However the the company that owns the rights doesn't seem to explain it's technique and scientific facts'
Just my 2 cents.
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mlandry2 posted 18 weeks ago.
So I looked at the ASTYM website, and it seems to me that its the same premise as a foam roller. There's probably more to it though. I used to have severe ITBS in both legs a couple of years ago. I remember asking my PT about ART and he said that most people can resolve their issues with a simple foam roller, good stretching regimen and corrective weight lifting, so he started me there first. After about 4 weeks the issue resolved itself. If money is an issue, my vote would be to stick to the foam roller and stretching. Definitely consult with a PT though, to make sure you are doing things correctly and so they can assess if maybe you have muscle imbalances or things like that.
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fastdog5 posted 18 weeks ago.
I'd take that with a grain of salt (chiro recommending the "time tested" chiro treatment and slamming the other). Those "claims boasted by ASTYM" were 100% effective for me in treating my ITBS. I cannot recommend it enough. I have had ZERO issues since completing the treatment.
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theShiba posted 18 weeks ago.
I had a major case of ITBS, actually... To be fair, the roller works well, as does extensive stretching. One thing I can say, however, is that for me reducing intensity was extremely crucial. I had to back off of all my long runs for a while, and just concentrate on strengthening and stretching.
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jonovision_man posted 18 weeks ago.
I'd recommend a podiatrist!!!
It's not always your feet, but for me it was... orthotics sorted me out, no ITB pain since I got them.
It took me a lot of $$$ getting physio and massages before a kinesiologist finally noticed it might be my feet and suggested the podiatrist... and that cost me even more $$$, but at least he took care of the root cause!
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daveg posted 17 weeks ago.
I'll speak to my podiatrist about ART, see what he says. I did get orthotics from him. I hope this will address the root cause. I'll also keep rolling.
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advobwhite posted 17 weeks ago.
foam rolling is one of the best things to do for anybody, regardless of their sport/activity level, and i've heard great things about ART, but i'm not familar w/ the other one.
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ht001 posted 17 weeks ago.
I've only had ITBS once (knock on wood) and the foam roller, rest, and a different running shoe led to my cure. Because of that I can't speak to how ART would impact ITBS. - Here's where I go a little off topic...sorry - I will say that I am a total ART convert. I had one of the ART guys at IMCDA work on a pain under my kneecap that had been affecting my ability to run more than 13 miles without the sort of pain that can take one's breath away. The guy worked on me for 20 minutes there the day before the event. I was skeptical, and concerned about taking the risk of introducing something "new" before race day. But holy cow....I ran that whole marathon without even a hint of knee pain. I had seen a sports med guy at Univ of CO Hospital who specializes in running injuries who told me that I needed to fully lay off the running leading up to and directly after the IM. Forget that. I'm still going strong after that one treatment. When/if the pain comes back I'm heading back for more ART work.
What is the difference between ASTYM and Active Release Technique therapy?
I have read about both on posts on this forum so I suppose it is a common treatment with good results. My faith on Physical Therapy with electric stim and ulta sound is fading..........
My new best friend is a foam roller.
Which treatment shall I try? or is slow intense painfull sessions on the roller similar bringing good results (and cheaper) . ?