When should I get treatment for Baker’s cyst?

Mild symptoms may settle by following the simple home-based treatments listed above, but if the swelling is persistent and causes you significant discomfort, you should see an osteopath or physical therapist for advice and treatment. Our team of osteopaths at the Joint Replacement Surgery Hospital India are on hand to examine you. You can contact our friendly reception team by filling up our form to book a consultation or ask to speak to a qualified osteopath. We will ask you questions about your complaint and some general health screening questions to ensure that treatment is safe and appropriate. You will then have a physical examination of the knee and surrounding tissues and joints so that your osteopath can formulate a diagnosis.

• Treatment for Baker’s cyst usually involves some gentle joint manipulation, some stretching or massage of the soft tissues. We may also us an ultra-sound machine to further reduce the swelling.
• Usually you will be asked to do some home exercises, before being seen again for a review of your symptoms a few days later.
• Sometimes it may be necessary to refer you for further tests (e.g. ultra-sound or MRI scans) in order to rule out a more serious condition such as an aneurysm or tumour.
• Medical treatment may involve you being offered a corticosteroid injection to reduce the swelling and inflammation caused by the cyst. It does not necessarily prevent it from coming back again.