Runner's knee/Iliotibial band syndrome

[bwerter]

I think I have Runner's knee/Iliotibial band syndrome, not confirmed by an orthopedist yet, but I'm pretty sure that's what it is (didn't get it from squatting, mind you). Since squatting gave made my knees with it hurt my kneees I decided better be safe than sorry and didn't squat ever since. It's been almost 4 weeks now, and my knees still hurt a bit, but I want to start squatting again. Can I just start squatting again and assume that my knee is already healed enough? Or should I still skip squats? Also, is there a way to speed up recovery?

[Kyle Schuant]

1. stop fucking running
2. ice
3. foam roll before and after workouts
4. when more or less free of pain, squat
5. stop fucking running

In my extensive experience of fucked-up knees in myself and with PT clients, this is the best course of action.

[pdxprime]

I had some ITB band issues about 2 or so months ago, and incorporating the foam roller pre-run as well as some stretches focusing on my stabilizer muscles sorted me out just fine in a couple weeks.

I was able to continue running no problem and now my knees and ITBs feel stronger than ever!

[bwerter]

So I tried squatting again on sunday, the pain was almost gone on my warm-up sets, but at my work sets, it slightly hurt so I only did two sets. What do next workout, squat or not squat?