Baker’s Cyst Management
There are several steps that can be done to manage baker’s cyst and help relieve patients of the pain and discomfort that are experienced.
- The cysts usually will go away in time and would often not require any form of treatment. This is true for those cysts that are asymptomatic. What is needed to relieve pain and discomfort may be just a good amount of rest and leg elevation.
- Anti-inflammatory and pain reliever drugs that can be bought over the counter can be taken to reduce the swelling and control pain.