Baker's Cyst

For office workers, maintaining a flexed knee position for extended periods causes pressure on the ulna and reduced venous circulation. Practical management methods include standing and walking for 5 minutes every hour, ankle punching exercises (repeating ankle flexion and extension), and taking a 10-15 minute walk during lunchtime. When sitting, using a cushion or footrest under the knee to maintain a knee angle of 90 degrees or more can reduce pressure on the back of the knee.

Perspective of a Korean Medicine Clinic

A sedentary lifestyle is a major factor that causes stagnation of Qi and blood. Since the qi and blood pathways of the leg pass through the inner and back of the knee, simple self-stimulation such as gently tapping the knee or massaging along these pathways helps improve circulation. Warm foot baths or heat stimulation are beneficial for managing cysts as they warm the body from the inside and help release waste fluids. Combining these daily habits with treatment leads to faster therapeutic effects.