Baker’s Cyst Burst Help! - Why It Happens & What To Do Next

Baker’s Cysts often come on in people suffering from chronic knee pain. It happens from excessive fluid development from inside the knee joint.
(There are exceptions, some people have a painless Baker’s Cyst)
If the fluid keeps accumulating, eventually the cyst pops and leaks down into the calf.
It can be painful and very concerning.
Healthcare providers usually don’t know what to do except offer pain medication and tell patients that the body will eventually absorb the fluid.
But what if the swelling does not go away?
What if the pain from the popped Baker’s cyst remains?
You cannot just rely on painkillers for the rest of your life. It’s not right to avoid movement and exercise for fear that the swelling will get worse.
There is a solution to get your knee health back on track. Dr. David shares it with you in this video.
Learn more about your specific hip problem:
👉 “What Is A Baker’s Cyst [Swelling Behind The Knee]” • What Is A Baker’s Cyst...
Here’s a playlist of helpful videos for dealing with a Baker’s Cyst:
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00:00 Baker’s Cyst Burst Help! - Why It Happens & What To Do Next
00:26 What is a Baker’s Cyst?
01:10 Why did my Baker’s Cyst burst?
04:02 What to do next for a burst Baker’s Cyst?
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[@johnhoyle6390]

Thank You. I had the Baker's cyst and it did rupture. The doctors don't do much for you in fact they don't do anything. They didn't even tell me about these exercises. Thank you for explaining it so well.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey John, sorry to hear you are having to deal with this ruptured Baker's cyst :( These can be very frustrating and difficult to deal with. You are very welcome and we hope these exercises provide some relief! In case you are interested, we have some more content for Baker's cysts that may help. Here is a link to our playlist: "Baker's Cyst Knee Pain Help" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mauCV7_gEEntBWMvGcQ5OyE

[@johnhoyle6390]

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy you're very kind, Thank you!

[@JuliaDennis-ew5hh]

I just want to say a huge thank you for these exercises which have worked like a dream. Back in June, I had a lot of pain and ultrasound showed a Bakers cyst and a tear in my calf muscle. I was in pain for weeks. Last week, my calf was really swollen, and discoloured. I was sent for another ultrasound (they suspected a DVT). Turns out the tear had healed but the cyst had burst. I was given no advice, just told the body would reabsorb the fluid in about six weeks. I was in agony and limping but found your video and did these two exercises almost non stop for about 3 days. I have walked my dog and gone shopping the past two days without any pain! Feel elated and released. Today is only one week after my scan. Thank you!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Julia! 👋 Thank you so much for sharing with us a little bit of your story! It's disheartening to learn that despite seeking assistance, you were not helped! We want you to know that we empathize with your situation deeply. We are thrilled that our videos have been able to give you relief from that awful pain! 🙌 In case you are interested we have created a playlist with more information and exercises on Baker's Cyst! You can check it out here: "Baker's Cyst Knee Pain Help" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mauCV7_gEEntBWMvGcQ5OyE We would love to hear about your ongoing progress on your recovery journey! Please take care! 🧡

[@vodniy]

Hey, did the swelling go away by now? How long does it take? I have the same problem and my foot is swollen now. I just started doing the exercises but I’m limping to work, at work and back at home.

[@penzilt6090]

I was in excruciating pain due to a ruptured bakers cyst. Found this video on KZbin and almost immediately I felt relief without medication! Thank you 🙏🏾

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Glad it helped Penzi!

[@truthseekingtillweascend387]

I love when humans truly help each other out of the genuine concern for other humans. Too many others are I’ll intended (give meditation and surgeries) with no SOLUTION being experienced. Thank you for sharing this healing information and I’m glad others have been able to relief the suffering they endured due to you. Stay safe , healthy and at peace

[@theopolisstewart9989]

Thanks, Doc, for taking the time with us that need it. This system of things has changed, and you are the right Doctor to help the world, with your understanding of what we are feeling. Just want to say thank God for you, and stay blessed.

[@jacquin8511]

Really appreciate this, thanks so much. I saw a doctor for a lump that I subsequently discovered was a Baker's cyst. The doctor just diagnosed it as a "benign cyst" and told me I'd have to have elective surgery to get rid of it - she didn't have a clue! I figured it out but as it wasn't causing pain I went on running, doing yoga, meditating (cross-legged) and walking as normal. Six weeks later it burst and my calf and ankle are now huge; even walking is unpleasant. The advice re exercises to assist with drainage is invaluable.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Jacquin, We appreciate you! We are truly sorry that you are dealing with a Baker's Cyst and that you didn't find much success when visiting the doctor. We can only imagine how frustrating this medical experience was for you and how discouraging the current state of your calf and ankle must be. Based on what you shared with us, it seems that you are an extremely active individual and willing to take initiative at improving your knee issue. We believe that you are a perfect candidate for our Knee Meniscus Recovery Program. Please, do not get caught up in the title as this program is great at guiding you through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to help with knee conditions with cartilage problems like a Baker's Cyst. You can learn more about it here: "Knee Meniscus Recovery Program" The Knee Meniscus Recovery Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent or help with meniscus tears or trouble after meniscus surgery. www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/meniscus-recovery We wish you the best on the road to recovery! 🙌

[@donnap80]

I've been watching some of your videos and notice they really do help I've also told my sister to watch your your videos, Thank You for all your help, you're really great in helping us with the bad knees, hips and I need to do something to help my ankles, I think it's all an alignment issue why the pain is going on, once again Thank You!! Thank You Very Much!! you're really Amazing with all the help you do for people like myself that didn't know how to deal with all the pain, and not the way where a doctor tells you just pop some pain pills.

[@mommiedearest5337]

I've learned more in this video than in the 3 office visits with my orthopedic surgeon. Thank you!

[@micheltousignant567]

Thank you very much! My baker cyst ruptured and my life is hell!! I suffer so much !! My calf hurt so bad, I’m limping and when I’m trying to walk, i fell like I’m tearing my calf muscle! Feeling stuck and alone :(

[@ursulawoodall8686]

Your not ....at 55

[@masontullier5318]

Took me three months to be able to get around without a cane. Still can’t walk around the block!

[@chrisdelahunt7494]

Did you get better results with the soreness I have the same problem, my calf us tight and very sore and feels like it tore I also have the cyst on the back of my knee What did you do Any advice please

[@susanhildreth1531]

My doc said I had a bakers cyst burst but I didn't have a bump on the back of my knee. I did have a pop and have been struggling to walk for the past month. What else could it be?

[@AveryQDog2008]

😢

[@jeromemanceau4263]

Thanks! Really helpful.

[@imagingconcepts]

Thank you for the information, I had a burst, out of the blue a couple weeks ago, I actually think mine ruptured after getting a cramp in my calf while sleeping. Woke up in agony, leg and foot swelled, then slowly turned all kinds of colors. Went to Er to make sure it wasn’t a DVT and they confirmed it was a Ruptured Bakers cyst and sent me home, recommending ibuprofen for the pain, lol. Two weeks in and my leg is horribly bruised, swollen and hard. My advise, if you even slightly suspect you have a Bakers Cyst, go see your Dr.

[@eileenmacdougall8945]

Thank you so much ! Really, really, really.

[@ninastorm2806]

Thank you so much

[@jashupa4718]

Thank you so so much very great info so glad I found you u R helping so many of us we listen & follow you thanks you agsin

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You're welcome Jash!!! We're sooooo happy you found us too! We hope you start to get relief very fast!!!

[@ClaudiaRose-hq2zp]

THANK U VERY MUCH FOR THIS INFORMATION ❤️ 🙏 THIS INFO &EXERCISE IS VERY HELPFUL. GOD BLESS U. RESPECTFULLY CR

[@latrissaakabutterfly4476]

His videos are so helpful. I’ve gotten a few from him that really helps me. I do both of these already. I have a hip impingement in left hip and had a torn cartilage and torn ligament in right knee from 30 years ago(have formed a baker’s cyst doing hamstring curls, quad stretches, trying to strengthen my hamstrings)I do the first one to help for my knees and did the second one for my ankles (didn’t know it help the knees) but one will have to consider the Skeleton dance song. Foot bone connected to the ankle bone, ankle bone connected to the leg bone, leg bone connected to the knee bone and the knee bone connected to the thigh bone and the thigh bone connected to the hip bone. All of these body parts works together as one. If one bothering you the other will at some point in time. His videos have been really helpful self diagnosing myself according to the pain and he’s always on point. There is really nothing you can do about a baker’s cyst if one forms. I had to realize that I have to be patient with healing my body and not get so frustrated when I am trying to figure out what works for me when stretching and exercising. I have to be careful because I’m dealing with plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis in my right ankle (went through slew of shoes trying to figure out what shoes worked for both. I use to wear a size 9 but didn’t know according to my podiatrist, after 40, your feet grow a half inch bigger. Had to start wearing 9.5. When I purchased men shoes in a 7 (women 9, I thought going up a half size of 7.5 in men was great because of the 9.5 in women. Little did I know when you are a woman in 9.5, you have to purchase a 8 in men). This whole time when I am doing my mobility training, there were times I felt like I’m on the road to recovery but when I wore my shoes (7.5 in vapor max or the scorpion vapor max, they were creating more problems in my ankles, feet, knees and hip because they were too tight on my feet but I wouldn’t feel the pain shooting up from my ankle, to my leg, my knee and hip literally about hours after walking or standing in them. I can’t tell you how long I have done that {almost a year now}I now have to sell 11 pairs of Nike vapor max after discovering my shoes were causing the pain to go up my leg. I thank God for pain because without it, you can’t solve your problems. I know that may sound crazy because what person wants to be in pain. After almost a year of wearing a 7.5 in men and it should have been a 8, the other day I wore a pair of my vapor max (someone purchased those for me in a 8.5 in women and didn’t know it was that size. It was not even 30 minutes whether I was walking, standing, or driving I had to pull over and take those shoes off. When I wear the 7.5 in men, it gave me more time in the shoes but the walking, standing, or driving don’t help (feet swelling but not theoretically just from doing those activities, I had to take them off). Now that I have solved my problems, I am hoping for the best that a size 8 in men in my favorite tennis shoes along with a insole will help ease my pain and become pain free from plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis. This has been a long journey for me but was worth it figuring out my body and what works. Happy healing ❤️‍🩹 to everyone

[@nicolelionessa7182]

Milled merci!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You're very much welcome Nicole! Thank you for stopping by!

[@ABab-jf2jb]

I went to an orthopedic doctor because of swelling at the back of both my knees. The doctor didn't even tell me it's called Baker's cyst. I did my research afterward and found out the proper term. The doctor gave me Meloxicam for swelling and referred me to physical therapy. That was a year ago. The discomfort from the cysts keeps coming back, and the swelling is still visible. I am watching this and his other video to "self help". Thank you for all your videos. God bless.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi AB, We're so sorry to hear that you've been struggling with discomfort and swelling due to Baker's cysts. It can be incredibly frustrating when medical professionals don't provide clear information about your condition. Many people don't understand the challenges of dealing with a baker’s cyst unless they've experienced it themselves and we hope you can feel some relief soon. We're glad to hear that you've found the videos helpful, and we truly hope they bring you some relief. Keep pushing forward, and we're rooting for your progress. We have a baker's cyst playlist that could be helpful in your recovery. You can access it here: "Baker's Cyst Knee Pain Help" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mauCV7_gEEntBWMvGcQ5OyE Many blessing to you and your family!🧡

[@mamalovesthebeach437]

Just came on to this video. Two years ago, I had a bodyboarding incident when a wave hit my knee and it hyperextended. I had a lot of tightness and feeling of instability in the whole joint. I started mountain biking shortly after and it made a world of difference… no more pain. We stopped biking several months ago as my husband had a shoulder injury. We were biking three days a week. Pretty much became sentry except weekend hikes. Two weeks ago we did a vigorous hike. The next day I need felt so tight. I used my husband hammer type chiropractic device in the back of my knee and hold down my calf. The next day felt as if a horse had kicked me. The orthopedist I saw thought it may be a bakers cyst that hurt burst. They took x-rays which showed nothing. In two days I go for an MRI. He also wants me to have an ultrasound. My leg bruised all down the calf behind the knee and at the time. My lower leg and knee swelled twice their size. I’m going to do the exercises you recommend. I have also decided to purchase a stationary bike. When I was 18 and a passenger on a motorcycle we were broadsided by a car. The impact site was my left ankle. Among other complications, it left my leg two inches shorter. I wear an inch and a half lift, so I know I have muscle imbalance. I will follow your exercises to help rebalance 50 years of compensation. Would it help or harm gently using my mini trampoline to work through the lymph drainage? Thank you so much for all of this valuable information!🙏🏻

[@sanjaynagarkatti9230]

Thanks dr

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Sanjay! You're very welcome!

[@LaLumina]

Thank you very motivating ...ill be doing it! On this point i have few questions: how can the recovery boots help with the fluid not to accumulate? What is your oppinion about lymph massage? And swimming instead of walking? Thanks! My fluid accumulation happened associated to my tibia plateau break operation. Not sure it happened before of after the trauma(surfing)🤦‍♀️.

[@presouz]

I do knee traction with 5 pound ankle weights doing the tailgate exercise. I’ve been doing it for at least four years my first x-ray after I started there self-taught traction, I actually saw more clearance on my x-rays so for me it’s a plus. I just wish I would keep it up.

[@valman008]

My cyst is on my right knee, on the right side of the knee, just toward the back. It feels like it’s more on the side and not directly at the back of the knee. Will these exercises still help? Thank you for your time.

[@TheTialalande]

My doctor told me the same thing 😂 glad i found you omg pain almost gond

[@2109Grace]

I diagnosed Baker’s cyst and I did these two excercise and feel better, my question can I go dance (the Latin dance) ? thank you Dr.!🙏

[@petersplat6164]

I have a baker's cyst that has burst 7 months after the same knee was replaced. Well how do you explain that? My calf was tight as a tick, and my family doc feared it was a dvt. A sonogram diagnosed the cyst. So how does a metal joint form a cyst? Whether there is a clear answer or not, it hurts like heck.

[@mariomenezes1153]

Thanks for the awesome video!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Mario, thanks so much for the encouraging words! You are very welcome. We have a playlist for Baker's Cyst Knee Pain Help" You can access it here: "Baker's Cyst Knee Pain Help" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mauCV7_gEEntBWMvGcQ5OyE We hope you feel better. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

[@karenlucci2154]

Would gentle rebounding on a mini trampoline be helpful?

[@mamalovesthebeach437]

11 mos later and I have the same question.💜

[@lelehenry7263]

I'm looking for signs of different types of arthritis other than rheumatoid arthritis it's in my hips shoulders getting into my elbows my fingers any suggestions on what type of doctor I should see and I already get the baker's cyst so I'm using your exercises

[@chrisdelahunt7494]

Is it beneficial to wear a compression bandage on my calf muscle as im the same as the previous person My calf is very sore and feels like it might tear etc

[@jasminesuhar473]

My first time I had Baker's cyst attack last July and no clue what it was. Omg! Too painful like someone was stabbing me in my leg. You can't move. The pain has no comparison. I'm still trying to recuperate until now. My doctor said it will heal by itself. Hopefully I could walk normally. There's a lot of food I could not eat as I research them like sugar and fruits with high in fructose. Its a horrible illness.

[@user-ct6br7sg8h]

Does Compression Sleeve help

[@estelleadamski308]

I injured my knee 7 wks ago. X-ray showed no fracture and no arthritis. MRI shows complex medial meniscus tear, bone bruise & a Baker's Cyst. Extreme pain! So far my DR isn't sure about surgery unless I develop mechanical symptoms, I have a compression stocking & suppose to start physical therapy in 3 wks. I'm afraid the cyst will burst. I actually want it GONE!

[@fredmoriarty8908]

My Bakers Cyst burst (I was in my early 60's at the time) as I twisted when throwing a football. I felt something happen in my left knee and I started limping. Over the next couple of days my lower leg swelled up a bit. I went to my doctor, had an MRI of the knee ,and was told I had a Bakers Cyst that burst. I never had much pain. The knee still gives me issues periodically.

[@vodniy]

Hello, How long does it take for the swelling to go away?

[@fredmoriarty8908]

A few weeks.

[@kokilarathod6459]

My fluid is on th right leg in th inner but more in th front side. I've had it drained but keeps coming back

[@catherineclothier1526]

Do they not do nothing for a bakers cyst that has ruptured. Mine this week is ruptured i believe. Waiting for doctors response. What should i expect. Thanks learned to exercise.

[@ursulawoodall8686]

I was told I need to do nubbing therapy. ..what's this

[@melodysingingbybejoygeorge1037]

Hi Doc, does this create Achilles tendon pain too.

[@latrissaakabutterfly4476]

It will actually help your Achilles tendon. I suffer from this and I do the second exercise he showing when doing my research to ease my pain. The second one I include in my ankle stretches.

[@cordiehigh2152]

I just have a bakers cyst rupture ..doc gave me some meds ..and a week off work ..where I go from here I do t know fluid still has my leg and ankle swollen

[@catfishm.1361]

I had something years ago that I had no bad symptoms of pain from arthritis before it. This happened twice and never again. Was home from work, standing up and it felt like water running down over the top of my knee. Next day the knee was bruised, but I hadn’t hit it or fallen on it. It happened again but the knee didn’t bruise that time. Oddest feeling I’ve ever felt, I called it raining on my knee! ???

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Catfish, that sounds like a nerve symptom! Hopefully you don't have to deal with that again. Here's a video explaining more about that: “Inner Knee Pain From The Saphenous Nerve - How To Find And Treat It” kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHqXnYGIjt6Kn5o

[@catfishm.1361]

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy I watched that video and it sounded exactly like how mine was. Thanks, now I know what it most likely was. And if it ever happened again. 👍🏻😊

[@teresaspensley5640]

I wish mine would burst, i would be able to walk better despite my OA 😪i am doing these right now 👍🏻thank you 🌟

[@masontullier5318]

No!!!! Get it drained.?if it ruptures, you will be unable to walk for almost two months. Do the excercises

[@lawandabrown1595]

I want mines to burst too

[@marymosher29]

Trust me you don't want it to burst! Excruciating pain!!! I'm glad I found this video.

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

I have a ruptured bakers cyst and it's been the worst pain I've ever experienced!!! This is week four and the swelling is just going down. From my knee down to my foot, I am STILL bruised. It's been miserable.

[@tessiestien9827]

Is it possible to do it while standing? I mean the first one exercise. And how often to do these? Thank you so much. Watching from Norway.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey @tessiestien9827, yes you can do the heel raises standing. Just be sure you have something sturdy to hold on to so that you can keep your balance!. 🇳🇴❤️

[@tessiestien9827]

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy I appreciated your immediate reply. I used to limp almost everyday.. So now I know, I can do these exercises even when I am at work. Thanks again.

[@chellecompilationvlog]

i have a baker cyst back of my knee its been 7 mths i hope it will help...

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Chelle, We are so sorry that you have been suffering from a baker's cyst for 7 months! 🥺 We know how uncomfortable it can be to experience. We hope that these techniques help you as well. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for baker's cyst help. You can check it out here: "Baker's Cyst Knee Pain Help" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mauCV7_gEEntBWMvGcQ5OyE We hope you that can feel some relief soon! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🧡

[@meradu2]

Hello I have one of this Baker cyst for about 20 years I can remember staying home from work because my knee was swallowing so bad and pain My knee pops when I move up an dawn I’m going to try this to c how it works Thank you for your video

[@mystreteacher]

Feel one flairing up, which is why I'm looking them up. I had one rupture while jogging ten years ago or so. Pure Hell. Felt like lava being injected into my knee joint.

[@hallanden9840]

I can barely walk sometimes from this burst Bakers Cyst. I've been doing these two exercises most of the morning. Can you give me any idea how long it may take for me to see results from the exercises?

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Hal! Sorry to hear that you're having trouble with your Baker's Cyst :-( The muscle imbalance may be really bad in your knee and you could also have an irritated joint...possibly even knee arthritis. This could be why you have trouble walking. Have you seen this video? “Does Walking Help Knee Pain?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaXXp2lsntlsrpY These playlists might also be helpful for you: “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i "Baker's Cyst Knee Pain Help" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mauCV7_gEEntBWMvGcQ5OyE

[@ursulawoodall8686]

Me too ..... nothing work

[@Mohammed-kg2by]

Dear sir, my problem is a complicated one. 5G years, 330lbs, cartridge removed, arthritis and a rupture baker cyst. I am very frustrated and can't continue living like this. Please I need help

[@ursulawoodall8686]

I know ..what you mean

[@ursulawoodall8686]

I have been doing this nothing works.....not even a lidocaine patch 🤬🤬🤬😥😢😥🥺

[@aliciaadams1535]

I had one that busted in the middle of the night on way to bathroom. My doctor has sent me to a physical therapist and I'm starting to get relief. When it first happened, I couldn't even walk or stand. Good luck!

[@chosenone1066]

Last month my ruptured bakers cyst after suffering for over 6 months only can walk approx 35 steps I had 25 mill removed felt so much better can walk up to 100 steps 3 weeks later 5 mill removed next three weeks today another 10 mills with a steroid shot .

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Chosenone, thank you for sharing your experience with baker's cyst. Many people suffer from them and they are so challenging to deal with and painful! We are very happy to hear that you've gotten with them and we hope you are feeling better. We have 2 playlists that could help aid in minimizing them and help with better mobility. You can access them here: "Baker's Cyst Knee Pain Help" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mauCV7_gEEntBWMvGcQ5OyE “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i We hope you have continued relief. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

[@Acbound]

Was diagnosed with a bakers cyst 4 weeks ago. Went to the E.R. they diagnosed it and said it shouldn't be causing that much pain, sent me home. The next day my knee blew up 4 times the size the pain was off the charts. Went to an ortho. He aspirated my knee not the bakers cyst and said the bakers cyst is not the problem.. after the aspiration my foot and ankle blew up like a balloon. Haven't been able to walk since. Had to go back to the E.R. with intense pain and swelling. They aspirated the ankle, the next day. the hospital called and said I had psuedogout. That has gone down. But the knee feels like my knee cap is going to blow off. Just wondering by listening to this video if the bakers cyst ruptured and this is the reason why I still can't walk. It is where it started. 🤔

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Acbound, Wow, that sounds like an incredibly tough situation! 🥺 It must have been so frustrating and scary to go through all that, especially with the pain and swelling you experienced. It’s great that you were persistent in seeking help, even though it took multiple visits to the ER and the ortho. From what you've described, it does sound like there could be more going on than just the Baker's cyst. While we're not able to give a definitive answer without a full evaluation, a ruptured Baker's cyst can sometimes cause severe pain and swelling in the leg, similar to what you're describing. The fluid from a ruptured cyst can travel down the leg and even cause the foot and ankle to swell, which might explain some of your symptoms. Psuedogout could also be contributing to the pain and swelling, as it involves the formation of crystals in the joint that can cause intense pain and inflammation. It's definitely a lot to handle at once! We would highly recommend a Virtual Consultation with one of our doctors. Our Virtual Consultations are conducted similarly to a Zoom call, and we will send you a link that will automatically connect you with one of our doctors. This consultation will allow us to gain a better understanding of your condition, discuss your medical history, and provide personalized guidance tailored to your needs. Once you have purchased the Virtual Consultation, we recommend sending us an email with your questions, any records you would like to discuss, and a brief description of your medical history at least 24 hours before your appointment. This will help us prepare and ensure we can address all your concerns during the session. Please refrain from sending this information before purchasing for security purposes. After your Virtual Consultation, you will receive a recording of the session, and you will have 30 days from the date of the consultation to ask any follow-up questions regarding your session. You can email us your questions, and our doctors will get back to you at their earliest convenience. Once you purchase your consultation, our scheduling coordinator will contact you to find out the best time and date that works for your appointment. To learn more about our Virtual Consultations, including cost, please click here: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/virtual-visit/ In the meantime, we have a baker's cyst playlist that might be helpful for you to determine if it might be the baker's cyst that might be the issue. You can check it out here: “Baker’s Cyst Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mauCV7_gEEntBWMvGcQ5OyE&si=9XQImz7xL0xsw3M4 Take care, and hang in there!

[@dawnwilliams8051]

My husbands cyst is so big and it keeps bursting and he’s in so much pain. All the ortho has done is a cortisone injection and it didn’t help at all.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Dawn, it's terrible to hear that your husband has been suffering so bad! They can be very painful and unfortunately, we hear quite frequently that the cortisone shots don't help that much but for some people they do. It's important to find the root cause of why he is experiencing the baker's cyst which is most often a muscle imbalance stemming from the glutes. We have a playlist for Baker's cyst he might find beneficial: “Baker’s Cyst Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mauCV7_gEEntBWMvGcQ5OyE&si=9XQImz7xL0xsw3M4 Start with one or two exercises, beginning with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not. We hope he feels better soon! If the playlist seemed to help we would encourage him to look into our Knee Arthritis Recovery program. The Knee Arthritis Recovery Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent or help with knee conditions like osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, ligament injuries, cartilage problems and other knee conditions. To learn more please click this link: epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-arthritis-recovery-program We wish you all the best in your road to recovery. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I m icing my knee, front and back. I don’t want another aspiration…

[@dorenemadrzykowski8426]

I got relief when mine burst

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Dorene! It can help to relieve pressure when it bursts, but it can still cause other problems as well!

[@Frenchylikeshikes]

I'm pretty positive that if we are watching this video, we already know what a Baker's cyst is lol.

[@elainegoad9777]

Cysts reform when the doctor doesn't remove the cyst capsule wall of the cyst that the fluid is contained .

[@virginiagamba6195]

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