Baker's Cyst

Baker's Cysts in children are a sign that there is a problem with the bursa, while adults with Baker's Cysts likely have an underlying knee injury or condition which caused the cyst to develop. Anything from a tear in a ligament or tendon of the knee, to arthritis, to a case of gout can cause a Baker's Cyst to develop.

Symptoms of a Baker's Cyst include swelling, stiffness, pain, clicking and locking of the knee joint, and an inability to fully flex or move your knee. You may experience some, all, or none of these symptoms. Baker's Cysts can often cause a lot of pain or can go completely unnoticed. It is important to understand that symptoms are usually not coming from the cyst itself but from the underlying knee condition that caused the cyst to develop. By treating and ultimately healing the underlying condition causing the pain, you can get rid of your Baker's Cyst.

For dealing with the swelling and pain associated with a Baker's Cyst, nothing works better than cold compression. A blood flow stimulator (BFST) will stimulate blood flow through your knee while you are at rest. This is very important because while at rest, an unaided and inflamed knee can otherwise have seriously impeded blood flow. Oxygen and nutrient-rich blood enable the healing process, so adequate blood flow is required for your knee to heal properly and quickly. Tweet