Care after treatment for ganglion and synovial cysts will depend on the specific type of treatment you received. If you had surgery to remove the cyst and prevent it from recurring, you will have follow-up appointments with a spine specialist to ensure you are healing properly.
In other cases, you may need to see the spine specialist again if your symptoms return or worsen. You may require additional treatment, including surgery, to fully treat the cyst and reduce compression on the spine.
Your provider can offer specific guidance about when it’s safe to resume normal activities after treatment. They can also tell you how long you’ll need to continue physical therapy or other treatments. Along with treatment, practicing healthy lifestyle habits can help protect your spine in the future. These include:
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Being physically active
- Using proper lifting form