Most doctors no longer recommend niacin for first line cholesterol control â except for people who can't tolerate statins. In those people, the benefits of niacin may outweigh the risk of potentially serious side effects.
The bulge creates a feeling of tightness behind the knee as well as stiffness and swelling and pain behind the knee and calf. For many, this pain intensifies when flexing or fully extending the leg. Often, these cysts go away without any treatment.
Gently push the raised knee toward the floor using only leg muscles. Hold for 5 - 10 seconds and release. Repeat 5 times on each leg. Heel slide knee extension: Lie on your back, with left knee bent and left foot flat on floor. Slowly slide the left heel away from your body so both legs are parallel.