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

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3 жыл бұрын

Have you found a lump behind your knee? Is it a baker's cyst? Tune in & we'll tell you all about what that is & what you can do!
00:22 - Intro
02:55 - Diagnosing the baker's cyst
04:42 - Trauma on the knee
05:12 - What to do?
06:58 - Get it checked out!
08:39 - Finding the root cause
10:14 - The Optimal Body Membership
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@natasha7773 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@tylerallyn1117 3 жыл бұрын

This was great Doc 👍

@chadbailey7038 2 жыл бұрын

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

@docjenfit 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to our community, Chad! 💗

@kyrareneeLOA Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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!

@sharonpreston2826 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 23 күн бұрын

Can I ask what exercises you did?

@sharonpreston2826 22 күн бұрын

@@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.

@zicowilco60 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@estelleadamski308 Жыл бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@brandonanyanwu2129 2 жыл бұрын

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

@docjenfit 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!

@geraldpolzinjr9670 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely can be annoying!

@docjenfit 2 жыл бұрын

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

@hummingbird7713 Жыл бұрын

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.

@lourdesrubang448 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@sylviagibert1989 Жыл бұрын

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

@docjenfit Жыл бұрын

Hopefully this video helped with peace of mind!

@jamesandvicki07 3 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@helenross7751 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@heidihiyalaschleicherindig3006 Жыл бұрын

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

@binasaselmanovic753 Ай бұрын

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

@dianepereira1860 Ай бұрын

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

@docjenfit 29 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing with us!

@santabracero3558 7 ай бұрын

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

@docjenfit 6 ай бұрын

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

@shotter334 2 жыл бұрын

This is great doctor 💕

@docjenfit 2 жыл бұрын

Aaawww! Thank you, Sanjay! 🙏

@mindvoyager2476 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for listening!

@lilianmaeoasay1382 Жыл бұрын

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

@docjenfit Жыл бұрын

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!

@jo-jo83 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 2 жыл бұрын

@@jo-jo83 on KZfaq, 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 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@ericskinner7355 5 ай бұрын

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

@docjenfit 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

@@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 4 ай бұрын

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

@manishkumar-rq8tp 3 ай бұрын

Love from India

@docjenfit 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your support!

@nickie17301 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, Nikole !

@youknowcrimedontpay9257 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@cherrypeachsoda Жыл бұрын

Can you see a bakers cyst on an Xray?

@docjenfit Жыл бұрын

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 Күн бұрын

@@docjenfitwhat if one is allergic to contrast?

@WayneLu12345 2 жыл бұрын

Will Baker Cyst ever go away?

@docjenfit 2 жыл бұрын

Tough to say if it will completely go away!

@Mel-cc9vr 3 жыл бұрын

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

@docjenfit 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Agapy8888 Жыл бұрын

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

@docjenfit Жыл бұрын

Glad you found something that was helpful!

@sharonpreston2826 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

I have same problem zero answer to this explanation.

@melaniejackson5816 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Jmaylem 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 🥴

@jo-eltenbrink5965 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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.

@jefb1497 10 ай бұрын

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

@docjenfit 10 ай бұрын

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