Popliteal cysts are generally referred to as bursitis in the popliteal fossa, a condition that develops as a result of fluid buildup in the knee joint and increased intracavitary pressure forcing the synovial fluid to move backward when the knee is flexed. Massage is not recommended for patients with popliteal cysts on their own. In most cases, popliteal cysts do not require special treatment and can heal on their own with proper exercise and rest. Patients with popliteal cysts are not advised to massage themselves, as massage stimulation may be detrimental to the recovery of popliteal cysts and delay treatment. Patients with popliteal cysts can be treated conservatively by extracting the fluid in the popliteal cyst through puncture, and the impact on the joints will be significantly reduced after the cyst becomes smaller in size. More serious popliteal cysts can be treated surgically by removing the wall of the cyst together with the fluid. It is recommended that patients with popliteal cysts go to the hospital in a timely manner and under the guidance of the doctor for appropriate treatment. Avoid exertion during the day, and elevate the lower limbs when resting.