What is a Baker's Cyst?

A Bakers Cyst is a fluid growth that occurs on the back of the knee. It can become hard and very painful. 

How do Baker's Cysts happen? 
This cyst starts to grow when there is a bio-mechanical problem adding stress to the joint such as with walking, running, standing and/or posture. It is also called a Popliteal Cyst. It can also be caused by pooling of lymphatic material that becomes inflamed and hardens.

What are the symptoms of Baker's Cysts?

1. Swelling behind the knee which can get to to size of a golf ball
2. Difficulty and pressure on the joint when bending the knee. This pressure can go all the way down the calf muscle.
3. Pain and tenderness after exercising

What can be done to help alleviate a baker's cyst?

• Rest is the number one way of relieving problems with the cyst. Inflammation will go down and the fluid in the cyst will start to alleviate. 
• Braces can also be worn to reduce the stress on the joint and prevent bad body mechanics which start to build the cyst back up again. If given time to heal and stress is taken off of the joint, the cyst will get rid of its fluid and disappear.
• Lymphatic drainage support with Amino Neuro Frequency Therapy: This therapy can help move the lymphatic material through proper channels and relieve pressure.  
  
  Did you know that there is a 40% chance that a cyst removed by surgery will reoccur. That is a pretty high percentage! 

How can chiropractic help with a Baker's Cyst?

Chiropractors are trained to find abnormal movement in the body and re-align your joints to get rid of bad posture and extra stress on your joints. Understanding proper body mechanics and training your body to move properly will help alleviate any additional cysts in the future! 

Adjustments to the knee, hip, feet or whatever else is needed along with our Amino Neuro Frequency Therapy can do wonders for the knee.

Contact our San Francisco, CA or San Carlos, CA office for an appointment today to have an exam. 

During your exam, I will not only look at your spinal issues but will also check your extremities and soft tissue concerns. I can help you with a wide array of problems that occur in the whole body! After treatment, it will increase your mobility, and prevent injuries!