Iliotibial Band Syndrome? LCL?
I was stretching my hip flexors with right foot on the left leg pulling my head toward my right foot and I heard a pop. I have subsequently developed pain on the outside of my right knee and some stiffness. Coincidently, I had a Dr. appointment with my GP the same afternoon and I asked him about it. He quickly (immediately pointing to where it hurt) suggested it was iliotibial band syndrome. Looking it up, it ITBS seems to be a repetitive strain injury for runners, not the result of pressure to the inside of the knee and perhaps I have strained my LCL. I guess the result would be the same (RICE) but I am a bit worried- I have a big 2 week AK trip starting in a week. LTBS sounds a lot less serious than LCL damage. Should I see a specialist? Does anyone have experience with healing/treating the above 2? How long does it take to heal? I guess I am asking, is my AK trip in jeopardy (right now it seems to be not that limiting but it seems to be stiffening over the afternoon)?