26/09/2025
📚 Word of the Day: Ganglion Cyst
/ˈɡæŋ.ɡli.ən sɪst/
Sounds like something out of a Greek epic… “The Ganglion has risen!”, but it’s actually a squishy, jelly-filled lump that tends to pop up near joints and tendons, especially around the wrist.
🧠 Etymology time! “Ganglion” comes from the Greek ganglion, meaning “knot” or “lump of tissue”, which is exactly what it looks like. Not very poetic, but impressively accurate.
Ganglion cysts are usually harmless, but they can be annoying, especially when they press on a nerve or limit movement. While once upon a time the go-to treatment was hitting them with a Bible (seriously), today we prefer gentler methods. Your osteopath won’t bring a holy book, but they will look at joint strain, biomechanics, and soft tissue tension that may be contributing to the problem.
If your wrist has grown a mysterious squishy sidekick, don’t panic - just book in.
And to be absolutely sure you are getting the best care possible, we will liaise with your GP to ensure an accurate diagnosis so it can be managed properly from all sides.
