A doctor will first look at the lump and press around it gently to check how firm it is, whether it moves under the skin and whether there is any sign of infection.
If it is a cyst, the area can be numbed with a small injection, the lump opened with a tiny cut and the contents drained, and then the sac itself removed so it does not come back.
Afterwards the spot is cleaned, covered with a light dressing and checked again after a few days, and most people are back to normal activity very quickly.
Keeping the back clean, wearing breathable fabrics and leaving any new bump alone instead of squeezing it all lower the chance of another cyst forming.
Turn a new page and let a professional take care of it. The videos below show back cysts being treated by professionals.
