What to do about pain in the iliotibial bundle

Iliotibial bundle pain can be treated with medication, physical therapy or surgery. 1. Medication: Iliotibial bundle pain is considered to be caused by excessive exercise with the iliotibial bundle rubbing against the lateral condyle of the femur in an overuse syndrome. After the pain occurs, it is necessary to reduce activities, rest for a few days, apply non-steroidal painkillers, such as diclofenac diethylamide cream for external use, oral nimesulide dispersible tablets to relieve pain symptoms. Local steroid injections are also available. 2. Physical therapy: hot compresses, wax therapy, medium frequency pulse physiotherapy, massage, moderate stretching. 3. Surgery: If conservative treatment is not effective, minimally invasive surgery can be performed to release the arthroscopic surgery. Iliotibial bundle pain needs to go to the hospital in time, after a clear diagnosis for further treatment.