Today's video covers baker's cyst treatment strategies including four rehab exercises that can help reduce pain, improve knee mobility and strength. A baker's or popliteal cyst is a fluid-filled swelling located behind the knee that can cause pain and limit one's ability to move their knee through its full range of motion. Baker's cysts are usually due to a problem within the knee joint, such as arthritis or a cartilage injury. When the underlying issue it treated, the baker's cyst will usually go away and won't come back. My book includes comprehensive rehab programs for the entire body including a chapter dedicated to the most common knee conditions (arthritis, meniscus and ligament tears, IT band syndrome, patellofemoral pain syndrome and patellar tendonitis). Click the following Amazon link to learn more about my book. a.co/d/esfoomg
@Soraiya19 күн бұрын
Thank you! I could barely put weight on my left leg this morning, but after doing these exercises, I regained so much mobility and strength. Did them again tonight, and I can't believe how dramatically my knee has improved!
@RehabScience18 күн бұрын
That’s awesome! I’m so glad to hear these exercises helped you!
@ahmedhanysaad7 күн бұрын
Thank you, really I benift with these execises.
@RehabScience6 күн бұрын
I’m glad to hear the exercises helped you!
@KobGoodJourney4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the great and fun exercise. It's an excellent introduction. Exercises using a ball may not be easy to do if our core muscles are not strong enough. Dr.Tom takes care of your health very well. I like today's scene too.
@RehabScience4 ай бұрын
You're welcome! I'm glad the video was helpful!
@ram201pa4 ай бұрын
Thank you. Nicely done and easy to follow.
@enookon420Ай бұрын
Thanks so much,easy to follow because I have one now, it’s very painful on both sides ,right knee worse than the left knee
@RehabScienceАй бұрын
You’re welcome! I hope these exercises help you!
@AniAaraАй бұрын
Me too dealing the same now
@jarmilajezkova5867Ай бұрын
Heslo.Thank you🙏👍💚🌳.I am currently dealing with a sprained knee,a torn meniskus And a Baker's cyst all at once.
@golfmikebravofoxtrot3869Ай бұрын
Me too
@Elliemaret2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!!
@RehabScience2 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@fmach12Ай бұрын
Thank you
@kimalonzo33634 ай бұрын
Interesting..I've never heard of a Baker's cyst in my life. You didn't play your intro music 🎶 this time! At 3:20 you said you can hold that position for 60 minutes, but i guess you meant 60 seconds. That is always the first stretch I do because it feels good. Thanks for the info Tom! ❤😊
@RehabScience4 ай бұрын
It’s not a super common condition, but is one people ask me about every so often. Yes, I saw that error after I had finished recording the video. 60 seconds, not 60 minutes. 😆 I am thinking of getting rid of the into video. Not sure it adds any value and maybe people would rather it not be there.
@kimalonzo33634 ай бұрын
@@RehabScience Well, I like the intro. I always watch what you're doing in it. I guess I'm so used to it, I noticed right away you didn't play it! Have you ever heard the intro song on Bob and Brad's PT channel? So funny!!!
@sadamhusseinkyesswa61842 ай бұрын
Thank you brother
@RehabScience2 ай бұрын
You’re welcome!
@gambarussoАй бұрын
Thank you!
@RehabScienceАй бұрын
You're welcome!
@michellej16394 ай бұрын
I’ll try these as I too have one on my right knee from injuries long ago
@RehabScience4 ай бұрын
I hope the exercises help you! Most baker's cysts are the result of an underlying joint condition, such as arthritis or a cartilage injury. If you are having trouble getting rid of yours, you may want to see an orthopedic doctor to see if something is going on in the joint.
@ashrafkhan93634 ай бұрын
Good job
@RehabScience4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@deeholm164426 күн бұрын
I’ve had a lot of pain since January 2024. The rt knee has a torn ACL which is 50yrs old & probably not fixable now. With the baker’s cyst, maybe two, my knee starts to ache when standing for a long time or pushing on a rudder pedal. Walking for a 20 min stroll is awkward and it will start aching then too. This “condition” is a real drag but surgery is not a choice I would make. I wonder why the medical people say it would go away….not true for many people!
@Ashtangi833 ай бұрын
Hi! I just had my baker's cyst aspirated. I did very intense style of yoga, religiously for 10 years and then transitioned to weight lifting over the past 5 years. I have maintained a good amount of mobility thanks to yoga and have no knee pain, but have had knee stiffness after sitting too long or doing leg day at the gym. My knee also started locking out last summer. Long story short, I discovered that I had a baker's cyst a few months ago. The underlying issue has not been identified, but because I can essentially run, lift weights, do the splits, it makes it identifying the issue more complicated. After finally having it aspirated this week, I have combed the internet - as a very active person with a wide range of motion, what is the rehab program for me? Thank you!
@tracylavell41942 ай бұрын
Has it filled up again?
@cheryltaylor40502 ай бұрын
Thank you for the information. What can be done to replace the ball exercise for lack of having a ball?
@RehabScience2 ай бұрын
You can also do hamstring bridges on a chair. You won’t be able to create the movement with a chair, but you can do bridges on the chair, which will help strengthen the hamstring muscles.
@loveShamrockАй бұрын
Hi, may I know if there's anything else can I replace with the yoga ball if I don't have one at home. Thank you 🙏
@MaryannLahure2 ай бұрын
I have one now and never knew what they were. It’s very painful
@TraceyMckenzie-e2t2 ай бұрын
Should there be a rest period before starting the exercises or can I get straight into it?.. issues with Bakers cyst and flared up over the weekend, quite painful currently
@rozbickad4 ай бұрын
What is recommended treatment for Baker,s cyst. In what case should you operate please help.
@RehabScience4 ай бұрын
Surgery can be an option, but is not used frequently. In most cases, the cyst can be drained or the person can receive a cortisone injection to help reduce inflammation and pain. In many cases, the cyst is due to an underlying knee joint problem (arthritis, cartilage injury, etc), so once that is fixed, the cyst usually won’t come back.
@its-logan-here4 ай бұрын
Hey doc.. How r u doing❤ I havebeen having this knee pain and cracking sound for a while.. Can't do quarts exercises because of thia pain.. I have attended a medical inspection and they told me i have lack of fluid on my knee.. Also prescribed a tablet called COLLAROCK... I tried this tab for over 6 months and still having the same pain.. So what should i do to remove this pain forever?...
@tracylavell41942 ай бұрын
How long does it take to fill back up after being drained?
@silverbackheathen2 ай бұрын
What are exercises that I can do to increase muscle size in my legs, yet not affect my baker's cyst?
@lawgracepreacher3971Ай бұрын
Can this bridge be done with Spondylolisthesis?
@li..A9982Ай бұрын
But if there is not only Baker's cyst but also L3-4 disc protrusion with radiculopathy?
@marymckeen-barber3022 ай бұрын
It doesnt hurt. But knees are puffy. Some days cant bend.. have to be careful with leg exercises..
@quofiskippa22474 ай бұрын
Please I’m having an undiagnosed knee buckling with no pain due to the fact that I have been practicing rehabilitation exercises. Please can you help me with the needful exercises for me so that my knee can stop buckling.
@PhysioPulse-v4s3 ай бұрын
Quadriceps Strengthening (Straight Leg Raises) Repeat 10-15 times for 2-3 sets. Hamstring Curls Perform 10-15 repetitions per leg for 2-3 sets. Wall Sits Hold for 10-30 seconds, depending on your ability Repeat 10-15 times per leg. Calf Raises Perform 15-20 repetitions for 2-3 sets Clamshells
@romeokillstreak47524 ай бұрын
So for me I was playing soccer and I got a bad tackle to the right side of my knee and the bone shift and go back in place.. but from then I have a bump behind my knee. My bones r fine that’s what the doc said but I feel stiffness and if I put much pressure on it I feel a quick sharp pain to the right side of the bone in my right knee.. plz what’s the best way to go about that?
@Khalida...684 ай бұрын
Hay dr plz guide me i have swelling in upper part of my knee and cyst at back of knee i can't set for 2min bcoz i feel very pain
@johntammy91303 ай бұрын
🎉
@francotozzi1778Ай бұрын
Completely wrong you have no idea a painfully it is
@RehabScienceАй бұрын
Pain varies from person to person. Assuming that your level of pain applies to everyone is inappropriate.