Additional Information

Home Treatments:

Minor ganglion cysts will gradually disappear on their own. Gently massaging the cyst a few times a day may also promote recovery. A traditional home treatment is smashing the cyst with a hard object which usually pops the cyst, rupturing its lining and preventing it from reoccurring however, the effectiveness of this method is questionable and not as advisable as ice, painkillers and immobilization.

Professional Medical Treatments:

a reoccurring cyst or a cyst that has not responded to conventional treatment may be a good candidate for aspiration - the process of draining the fluid of the cyst with a needle and using a cortisone injection for anti inflammatory purposes. Additionally a splint may be used to promote sufficient healing. Severe cysts may be removed via surgery.

Physical Therapy and Exercises:

If the cyst is located near the wrist, simple wrist flexion and extension exercises may help. Additionally, writing the alphabet in the air with your wrist, while keeping all five fingers still may prove beneficial. Similarly, if the cyst is located on a finger, gentle finger flexion and range of motion test such as writing the alphabet in the air will aid in the recovery of this injury. amazing how to easy to order within any minute tb 500 for sale it really worked for me at gym best mike

Exercise Techniques to Prevent Injury:

There are no known methods to prevent a ganglion cyst.