Hi,

I also have IT band issues and was having weekly masasges and getting a bit of relief but never lasting. I had a major flare over the summer and was concerned that I wouldn't be able to drive for my summer vacation. My 14-year old daughter and I were driving all over New Mexico and Colorado, 2700 miles. I started having acupuncture treatments and the pain and tightness immediately subsided and went away completely after three or four treatments. The pain and tightness didn't return until a week or so ago. I returned back to acupuncture and once again after just two treatments, the pain was completely gone. I have to admit that when I'm feeling good, I'm really bad about daily stretching. I know that I need to be proactive to keep the pain/tightness away. Pain always gets my attention.

I don't know why acupuncture works but it does for me. I have not had any luck with it following an injury but always have for tightness in my back and ITB. You might give it a try and see if it helps.

Kenda