What to do about a Baker’s Cyst (Physio guide 55+)

➡️ Your FREE Physio At-Home Workouts: https://bemobile.physio/start-exercise-free ✅ Feel Stronger, Steadier & More Confident ✅ Safe, Effective Exercises Designed for 50+ --------- ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: We are a team of expert physiotherapists dedicated to helping adults 55+ move freely and live fully. Every week, we share new videos with safe at-home exercises designed to improve your strength, mobility, and balance. Don't miss out—subscribe and hit the bell! ------- Have you found a tight, aching lump behind your knee and immediately thought the worst? It is easy for your mind to jump to blood clots or surgery, but in most cases, this is a very manageable condition known as a Baker's Cyst. In this video, physios Jack and Brodie explain exactly what a Baker's Cyst is, why simply draining the fluid rarely works, and how to actually fix the root cause of the problem by calming your knee joint down. Key Learning Points Red flag symptoms to watch out for, such as redness and warmth in the calf, that require immediate medical attention. What synovial fluid is and why joint irritation from osteoarthritis or meniscus tears causes a Baker's Cyst to form. Why the lump is the victim, not the criminal, and how to turn off the tap of excess fluid production. How to find your Goldilocks Zone for movement to calm the knee without resting completely. Practical tips to modify the depth and weight of your squats to build leg strength safely. How to adjust your daily walking routine to avoid flare ups. Timestamps and Chapters 0:00 The scary lump behind your knee 0:36 Red flag symptoms you should not ignore 0:52 Common signs of a Baker's Cyst 1:12 What exactly is a Baker's Cyst? 1:34 Why draining the fluid often does not work 2:00 How to actually get rid of the lump 2:23 Modifying your squats to protect the knee 3:34 Two tips for walking with a Baker's Cyst 3:56 Summary and free strength workout -------- Any information provided on this channel is for general informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for individualised medical advice. Please seek advice from your local healthcare professional before taking action on the information on this channel. See full policy on our site here - https://bemobile.physio/start-exercise-free