My brain is confused

[Zen]

he said something about possible lactic acid which had also caused tendonitis.

lactic acid causing tendonitis ...hmmm. How about
overuse and... age

I am trying to do the massaging twice a day but it so very tender.

tendonitis is a painful inflammation. Why would he advise massage

[ClockworkOrange]

lactic acid causing tendonitis ...hmmm. How about
overuse and... age

tendonitis is a painful inflammation. Why would he advise massage

Ya cheeky Zen

I came across this, which might be of interest http://campushealth.unc.edu/index.ph...=324&Itemid=57

Apparently simple self-massage technique is often helpful in resolving tendonitis. Check out http://saveyourself.ca/articles/frictions.php

I can only go by what the chiropractor advises, if I go to my GP, I will probably just be offered medication which is what I want to avoid.

OK.........got to be honest, it probably is just due to being old.

Clock

[Zen]

If you are going to do friction massage here's a little trick I learned (that you may already know)


fill a small paper cup with water then freeze it.
Peel the paper off to reveal some of the ice and use this for your friction massage.

[Biciclista]

oW!! rub ice on your skin!?!

[Zen]

oW!! rub ice on your skin!?!

Yup

[snapdragen]

+1 on the ice massage. At first it hurts!!! It gets better, and does help the tendinitis.

[trickytiger]

I'm sure you saw the link that Zen provided- your tensor fasciae latae is a small muscle that feeds into a broad sheet of connective tissue (iliotibial band) that runs down the outside of your leg and attaches below your knee. The function of this structure is to stabilize your leg and prevent excessive inward movement of your knee. Your glutes do the same thing, among other actions. If you are having pain or inflammation, you probably need to a.) stretch the iliotibial band, hip flexors, glutes, calves and hamstrings b.) strengthen your glutes and TFL and c.) assess whether you overpronate when you walk or pedal.

Lactic acid does not cause tendonitis. Overuse, inflexibility, and/or imperfect biomechanics are more likely causes. Massage, heat, and ice are good short-term solutions to manage pain but in the long term, the usual answer applies- stretch & strengthen! Good luck- I've dealt pretty successfully with IT band issues, but it takes some patience!