IT Band injury cycling over black ice

[OrnellaHG]

Hello,

Today I took it very slow knowing it had been cold overnight, but still whilst going round a tiny bend over black ice my bike slipped from under me and I fell all of my weight and the bike on my left thigh - thankfully catching the rest of myself with my left hand.

I have iced it twice and had a bath with some Epsom salts and smothered it in arnica. Yet I can feel my IT band is incredibly tight and painful. No visible bruising yet, this happened 8 hours ago. Any recommendations for a speedy recovery?

Just rest? Or ice and rest? Or ice and roll the muscle out? Or live in a bath of Epsom salts? etc

Any help is vey much appreciated, thank you!

 

[Sharky]

Had to look up what an IT band was. But I didn't have to look up what falling on black ice means. Try and get it x rayed. In my case an x ray didnt detect anything, then a ct scan two months later revealed a fractured pelvis.

Hope in your case pain soon dissappears.

 

[fossyant]

Drugs and keep going. Simple.

So long as nothing has broken.

 

[fossyant]

If broke, go to hospital.

 

[classic33]

We can only speculate at any damage done. Get it checked by those who deal with these injuries.

 

[lane]

Probably good idea to get checked. Best luck for a speedy recovery.

 

[DCLane]

Having split an IT band you'd know about it. My suggestion is that it's just bruised.

Rest first, then see. If it still really hurts tomorrow then A&E.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Hello,

Today I took it very slow knowing it had been cold overnight, but still whilst going round a tiny bend over black ice my bike slipped from under me and I fell all of my weight and the bike on my left thigh - thankfully catching the rest of myself with my left hand.

I have iced it twice and had a bath with some Epsom salts and smothered it in arnica. Yet I can feel my IT band is incredibly tight and painful. No visible bruising yet, this happened 8 hours ago. Any recommendations for a speedy recovery?

Just rest? Or ice and rest? Or ice and roll the muscle out? Or live in a bath of Epsom salts? etc

Any help is vey much appreciated, thank you!

Haven't you already "iced" it?

 

[DCBassman]

and get well soon

 

[raleighnut]

I'd be off to the doctors PDQ.

 

[kapelmuur]

I had a similar accident in November '17 (on crutches for 5 weeks) and still don't have full flexibility in the joint.

I thought I'd broken my hip as I couldn't put weight on my leg and the pain was severe, however the para medic assured me that there was no break - he said a broken hip would hurt a lot more!

The advice to have it X-rayed is sensible and I'd also recommend a visit to a sports physio who will give you exercises to assist rehab.

PS I never saw any external bruising even thought the injury was bad.

 

[Globalti]

If it's still painful in a couple of days go to Urgent Care and ask for a check up. It's next to A&E at our local hospital.