The Response of Modern Medicine Although some Baker’s cysts need no treatment and heal over time, this is usually not the case. Traditional modern medical treatment of a persisting Baker’s cyst involves measures ranging from draining the cyst, usually repeatedly, and/or surgery to decompress the cyst and repair any damage to the meniscus, a layer of cartilage lining the inside surface of the knee. The problem with both of these approaches is that not only do they not address the root cause of the condition properly, but surgery involving any joint, and especially the knee, is very invasive and prone to side effects, and may eventually lead to arthritis.
While draining the fluid in the cyst with a needle may decrease the cyst size and alleviate the pain and discomfort, the cyst usually recurs because the cause of the fluid accumulation has not been eliminated. If the cyst continues to cause pain and discomfort, even after draining, arthroscopic surgery is often the next step, to decrease the size of the cyst as well as to shave or remove a torn portion of the meniscus that may be the cause of the cyst in the first place. The problem here is that this procedure does nothing to repair the deteriorated cartilage in the meniscus and, thus, does not alleviate the chronic pain associated with a baker’s cyst. Fortunately, Caring Medical offers a better option for treating a chronic baker’s cyst.
Prolotherapy with Dr. Hauser for treatment of a Baker’s Cyst
We feel that a better approach is to stimulate cartilage repair with Hackett-Hemwall Prolotherapy and herbal supplements. Here’s why. Baker’s cysts usually form in response to some kind of injury to the knee, which causes swelling and fluid accumulation in a sac, called a cyst. Draining the cyst removes the fluid, but doesn’t repair or heal the damage to the cartilage of ligaments. Likewise, surgery to the knee to shave or remove damaged portions of the meniscus may actually weaken and deteriorate the meniscus further, and could lead to arthritis.
Prolotherapy, on the other hand, will stimulate the injured tissue, whether it’s the ligaments or the meniscus, to repair itself. Once repaired, the knee joint becomes more stable, which means no more joint swelling. This in turn means no more accumulated fluid and an end to the baker's cyst!
The safest and most effective natural medicine treatment for repairing tendon, ligament and cartilage damage is Prolotherapy. In simple terms, Prolotherapy stimulates the body to repair painful areas. It does so by inducing a mild inflammatory reaction in the weakened ligaments and cartilage. Since the body heals by inflammation, Prolotherapy stimulates healing.
Prolotherapy offers the most curative results in treating chronic pain. It effectively eliminates pain because it attacks the source: the fibro-osseous junction, an area rich in sensory nerves. What’s more, the tissue strengthening and pain relief stimulated by Prolotherapy is permanent!
Prolotherapy Research on Knee Pain Conditions at Caring Medical:
Caring Medical is a full time Prolotherapy doctor’s office. We have successfully treated all of the conditions we write about. This is why patients travel from across the country and internationally to be treated by our Prolotherapy physician Dr. Ross Hauser. The difference is in the care, technique, and experience you get with Dr. Hauser and team at Caring Medical.
The treatment regimens suggested here are based on the experience of Caring Medical. They do not apply to every case or condition. A person using these recommendations without the aid of a personal physician does so at their own risk.
This information is provided for informational purposes only. It is essential to have your condition evaluated by your own personal physician.
For an appointment with Ross Hauser, M.D., please call 708-848-7789. or email us at scheduling@caringmedical.com.
