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How do i manage itb pain while training for an ultra marathon?

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ITB: Rest, ice, stretch. You can google some good stretches for the ITB. I do recommend rest though - see other answer for you in other question.

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/11/2019

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