What Is a Baker's Cyst? Can You Treat It?

[@sharonpreston2826]

Here's an update from me. It took 14 months for me to get back to normal. I have no pain and I can't feel the bakers cyst at all. I have full range of my legs and knees. How did that happen without knee replacement? Exercises. Continued moving all the time.

[@docjenfit]

WOW, Sharon! I love to hear it! We appreciate you coming back to give us an update & Thank you so much for watching this video and taking the time to put in the work!

[@Jmw_gt]

Can I ask what exercises you did?

[@sharonpreston2826]

@@Jmw_gt just a couple. Sat and swung my legs back and forth. A lot of walking. Went up and down stairs. I don't remember. Just look up physical therapy knee arthritis exercises. Just do a few a day. Really you should go to a physical therapist first.

[@estelleadamski308]

I injured my knee 10 wks ago. X-ray shows no fracture or significant arthritis. MRI shows complex meniscus tear, Baker's cyst, bone bruise, & loose bodies. My Ortho says my knee is a MESS! I have compression wraps, a brace & have started PT, cortisone shot is being considered. Surgery may be in the future. Very painful and it's been a nightmare! The last 2 wks I have had my knee lock up 3 times. I want it to be done & over with!

[@docjenfit]

So sorry to hear this. Definitely the best thing is to work with your surgeon, especially with the locking you are experiencing.

[@natasha7773]

Thank you SO MUCH. You guys calmed me down like, A TON!!!!????? everything I was reading made me fear it will rupture. It’s pretty small, but I love to lift & have goals!!! If you ever see this and could give some recommendations for the best lifts to do when you have a bakers cyst, I’d love to know!

[@soulinameatsack29]

Did you figure it out? I'm in the same position. I want to continue working out but I'm scared about a cyst rupture.

[@geraldpolzinjr9670]

I went into a walk in clinic & the doctor said not to worry about it. Now it's gotten bigger & I want it gone,removed or drained.

[@docjenfit]

Definitely can be annoying!

[@docjenfit]

We understand the frustration. Let us know if it improves!

[@hummingbird7713]

I have one went to dr. He said there was nothing the could do, except do a knee replacement‼️ wtf I ask can’t you take it out. He said NO! I kept pressing him and finally he agreed to drain it. Went they side didn’t us ultra sound or go thru back. It was really painful. It pressed up against my nerves.

[@Emma-um4cr]

I have a ruptured bakers cyst , hospital first said DVT and have booked a scan today , they didn’t give me clot busting medicine as I was supposed to have kidney surgery on Saturday. The doctor refused to operate because of my leg grrrrr . I now have a red solid calf muscle my lower leg including my foot is black and blue . It is extremely painful

[@docjenfit]

We understand your pain, Emma. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We hope some of the info in this video helps with some peace of mind!

[@zicowilco60]

My clutch on my car was wearing out ..driving with a stiff clutch ..repetitive strain injury ...got clutch fixed ...bakers cyst diminishing...also smashed my knee on the front of my bedpost before that ..probably combination of both ...6.months in and pain is slowly diminishing 😮😮

[@docjenfit]

ohhh interesting! Thank you so much for sharing with us!

[@kyrareneeLOA]

Mine came from a tight left calf!! I kept noticing that calf was hurting, because muscles in spasm. The cyst came three months after a very tight calf. It has not grown, as I have been using at home silicone cupping . Not gone but much better.

[@docjenfit]

I've heard some people can get benefit from cupping. Have you been working on calf and ankle mobility. Hopefully some of the tips in this episode are helpful!

[@dianepereira1860]

My Baker's cyst burst..very painful. Was put on anti-inflammatory medication. Now 8 weeks later still experiencing swelling and pain.

[@docjenfit]

Thank you for sharing with us!

[@slinginsuga6715]

I had one rupture 3 weeks ago it hurt so bad, slowly it’s becoming less painful but still experiencing swelling. My doctor gave me a whole list of exercises to do and they do help. I try and keep an ACE bandage on if I’m at work or up walking around a lot.

[@dianepereira1860]

@@slinginsuga6715 My doctor only gave me meds. It would have been nice to have been given exercises. Hope you feel better soon. ⚘

[@ericskinner7355]

Was wanting to do more running, but don't want to do more damage to my knee.

[@docjenfit]

There isn't really evidence that continuing to run will cause more damage. You just need to explore a bit and see how running feels for yourself and if it significantly impacts your symptoms.

[@ericskinner7355]

@@docjenfit everytime I run there is pain and inflammation. I've also have a Bakers cyst that has developed behind my right knee. .. so for me, running exacerbates my condition.

[@ericskinner7355]

@@docjenfit although stretching and walking backwards seems to help. I'm thinking about riding my bike more. Less impact. ✌️

[@nickie17301]

Technically they do not go away on their own. It’s hereditary. Bad knees and repetitive movement causes them too. I’ve had bakers cyst since I was a teen. The doctor said they used to whack them with a telephone book. Even though that’s not the reason or fix it’s temporarily a relief. I’ve had them rupture before. They come back. Knee surgeries don’t fix it either. Good insight on the video but for people who have them forever you just live with them. It sucks.

[@docjenfit]

Thank you for sharing, Nikole !

[@lourdesrubang448]

I am so afraid suddenly something pop behind inside my knee, almost i can't move,one step up the bus, omg!!what is that, then after that, i notice a lump behind my knee. It is painfull. Thank u for this ingo.

[@docjenfit]

So glad it helped! Hope you can keep moving and start to build the mobility and strength back around the knee!

[@youknowcrimedontpay9257]

Bakers Cyst can never go away unless you repair the mechanical issue with the knee. The fluid sac has ruptured and even after surgery it's going to reappear even after having it aspirated.

[@docjenfit]

Yeah it is difficult to get it to go away without a lot of conservative work! Definitely something you can become very functional with even if it doesn't go away completely!

[@jamesandvicki07]

I have had a lump/ bump behind my knee for years. I wondered what might be going on, but had no idea. Gonna make an appointment to get it checked out. Thanks! Could you maybe talk about if you have a bump in the inside of your foot near your heel? My husband says it's weird. Haha

[@docjenfit]

Glad to hear you've decided to get it checked out! We appreciate your feedback and will keep the topic in mind for future videos!

[@jo-jo83]

I have a ruptured bakers cyst my doctor sent me away with painkillers thats still ain't working. The pain in my calf and behind my knee is so bad. I'm hoping it will just go on his own now ita ruptured 😬

[@monicav.4628]

Me too! My calf looks all bruised and is very tight and painful. I cannot put my heel down on the ground. I hobble around. The doctor prescribed an anti-inflammatory and also gave me a Cortisone shot. It was better but then the fluid burst again. It’s horrible.

[@jo-jo83]

@@monicav.4628 I'm sorry to hear that the fluid leaked again 😔 I hope you get better soon. I went to a&e with really bad calf pain they said I have a ruptured cyst and gave me co-codemal to tae but they haven't helped. Back of my knee cap is a big lump and my calf is still so painful. I keep watching videos to see if there's anything I can do to stop some of the pain and how long they take to go x

[@monicav.4628]

@@jo-jo83 on KZbin, look up lymphatic drainage massage for the lower extremities. That is supposed to help move the fluid from your calf up to your lymphatic system and where it gets disposed of. I’ve only done it twice but it seems like the circumference of my calf is less.

[@jo-jo83]

@@monicav.4628 thank you so much I will look into it 😊 once the bakers cyst is gone does it always come back? Is it a condition that repeats itself do you know xx

[@monicav.4628]

@@jo-jo83 I hope not! Since I have been doing the lymphedema exercises my pain is much better in my calf. I did it three times yesterday and today I have no pain. I still am going to sit with my leg propped up for half the day to make sure it doesn’t get worse again. Thank God I am retired and don’t have to work. Stuff around the house is piling up so I am giving my husband a work out LOL.

[@brandonanyanwu2129]

Can I return to activity if my cyst causes me no pain and I have full range of motion?

[@docjenfit]

Absolutely!!

[@santabracero3558]

I have on both back of knees I thought it was fat but it hurts when I sit or get up 😢

[@docjenfit]

Hopefully the info in this one helps out a bit. Keep us updated!

[@Agapy8888]

It’s pre diabetes. Taking 1T of ACV 3 times a day. Taking berberine helps.

[@docjenfit]

Glad you found something that was helpful!

[@mindvoyager2476]

thanks for insight into the physiology of the knee, very helpful. What I would like to see are some exercises that definitively address correcting the condition. Thx for your podcast

[@docjenfit]

Thank YOU for listening!

[@sharonpreston2826]

What??? No doesn't go away when you bend knee. I can't bend my knee because it blocks/stops the movement. And IT HURTS! This is not a good video on bakers cyst.

[@CLUBFITT]

I have same problem zero answer to this explanation.

[@melaniejackson5816]

Agree! Mine HURTS. 24-7 . This can’t go on . I stopped listening but I didn’t hear a solution! Other videos show drainage….that’s what I need. Limping and can’t bend that knee

[@Jmaylem]

@@melaniejackson5816 I have the exact same issue I hope you feel relief soon I’m going to try a cortisone shot hopefully it works 🤞🥹

[@nastydre4433]

@@Jmaylem are you sure it isn’t a tumor or a blood clot 🥹

[@Jmaylem]

@@nastydre4433 yes thankfully it isn’t,I got an MRI done and it’s def a bakers cyst and unfortunately the cortisone didn’t do anything 😩 it honestly made it worse 🥴

[@tylerallyn1117]

This was great Doc 👍

[@helenross7751]

Very interesting and learnt a lot and puts in all in perspective and helps me to understand it more . I have had mine for about 2 years and showed Dr . She said it would probably go away by itself but it is still there and lately been a bit uncomfortable. Sounds like I might have to rest it more.

[@docjenfit]

Thank you for stopping by, Helen! Hope to hear about your journey soon!

[@heidihiyalaschleicherindig3006]

Maybe use a cold pack? You can get it drained. Or get a cortisone shot

[@binasaselmanovic753]

I think ..is rollskating bad or good for backer cyst

[@brushnut1909]

So do you use heat ? Cold ?

[@docjenfit]

Heat and cold can be good more for relief and relaxation. We just wouldn't recommend relying on this. Maybe check out our Knee Plan on Jen Health to learn how to slowly load that knee back up and make sure you are not compensating and putting to much stress there. You can get a FREE week of the plan here: jen.health/freetrial You can also get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL

[@Mel-cc9vr]

I’ve been researching Baker’s cyst treatment for several weeks. I really appreciated this video. Peace and prosperity to both of you.

[@docjenfit]

So glad we can be of assistance! Keep us updated!

[@chadbailey7038]

Great information. Thanks guys, glad I stumbled across your channel 👍🏾

[@docjenfit]

Welcome to our community, Chad! 💗

[@lilianmaeoasay1382]

I found one behind my knee, but its not painful, im just worried

[@docjenfit]

As long as there is no pain, keep moving! This will help all of the fluids continue to move around the body and keep those knees mobile and strong!

[@sylviagibert1989]

I have one behind both knees but the right one ache like a tooth ache

[@docjenfit]

Hopefully this video helped with peace of mind!

[@cherrypeachsoda]

Can you see a bakers cyst on an Xray?

[@docjenfit]

It depends on how big it is and how much fluid there is in the cyst. It would show up better on an MRI with contrast.

[@Dream7773]

@@docjenfitwhat if one is allergic to contrast?

[@manishkumar-rq8tp]

Love from India

[@docjenfit]

Thanks for your support!

[@555dallen]

Listened to all of this and didn’t hear anything about treatment

[@docjenfit]

We kind of talk about it starting around 5:12. The reality is, from a movement perspective, there isn't a ton you can do other than continue to move and hope that helps the fluids start to move and absorb more.

[@WayneLu12345]

Will Baker Cyst ever go away?

[@docjenfit]

Tough to say if it will completely go away!

[@shotter334]

This is great doctor 💕

[@docjenfit]

Aaawww! Thank you, Sanjay! 🙏

[@jo-eltenbrink5965]

Why are you guy laughing.? Do you like each other? This not funny to have baker Cyst..They hurt .people with RA. Or Ocso. You don't talk about it. Again laughing with a health problem no funny!

[@docjenfit]

Laughing? Sorry we aren't trying to laugh at anyone specifically. Not sure if you are referring to the face we have in the thumbnail?

[@ReasonablySpeaking9808]

This is a bad look. Talking about something so serious and debilitating to a lot of peoples lives, yet appearing so chirpy and giddy doesn’t fit well. I guess you’re not aware of it, but the audience does see it.

[@865sticks]

to much talking get to the point.

[@docjenfit]

Yeah we definitely get a bit chatty on these podcast episodes. Hopefully you got to some of the recommendations that we do give! :)

[@jefb1497]

Dam you've chatted so much but not given vey much on how to treat it

[@docjenfit]

Ultimately, there is not a lot you can conservatively do that will guarantee reducing the bump size. There is a lot you can do to help create space in the knee which I believe we talk a bit about. I know with the podcast we can be a little long winded with the chatting sometimes... haha

[@dalesandbek4523]

Bla bla bla

[@docjenfit]

Thanks for the comment!

[@docjenfit]

Right?? haha

[@Dream7773]

That’s so rude ! Why are people so mean nowadays ?