man, I am in the same boat!

I have been fighting with my ITB for a couple of years now. I had orthotics, they weren't helping, I ditched them after a year and a half (3 iterations of changes to the orthotics).

My hip hurts when I'm NOT running, interestingly. It hurts when I'm sitting. However, I have found that working on my calf will release my hip pain.

I ran my first timed half marathon two weeks ago, no problem. I ran up a steep trail the week after, no problem. I went to the Colorado Relay this weekend - PROBLEM! The pain at the side of my knee stopped me about halfway through my second leg!

I have the same hip hurt me on a bike, but less so.

I roll it every night. I get regular massage.

Please - tell me the answers! I haven't tried accupuncture, I dunno...