Knee Injury Care: ACL Support, Baker's Cysts and Swelling

Managing a knee injury like a torn ACL or MCL requires specific strengthening and fluid reduction techniques. Discover how acupuncture can help a Baker's cyst and whether to use heat or ice for post-exercise swelling.

How to Reduce Fluid in the Knee

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Lynn Hetzler

The knee is the largest hinged joint in the body and knee problems are common. A 2006 Center for Disease Control and Prevention survey showed that 30 percent of adults reported pain in the previous 30 days, with 18 percent complaining of knee pain and stiffness.