Bone spurs are small, bony growths that can develop on the vertebrae of the spine. While most mild cases of bone spurs go unnoticed and do not carry any symptoms, more progressive bone spurs can cause local and radiating pain by compressing a nerve in the spinal column. If you are experiencing local pain in your neck or back or radiating pain in your extremities, you should schedule a visit with your physician to determine the cause of your symptoms. If you are diagnosed with this condition, there are several treatment options available for patients who have bone spurs.

Bone spurs are commonly associated with other spine conditions, such as arthritis of the spine and spinal stenosis. Arthritis of the spine is inflammation of the facet joints that link the vertebrae. As arthritis gets worse, joints deteriorate and the vertebrae begin to rub together with every movement of the spine. The constant friction between the vertebrae can cause bone spurs to form, which can eventually lead to narrowing, or stenosis, of the nerve pathways in the spine.

Bone spur treatment resources

To help you learn more about your condition and the treatments available, we’re happy to provide this collection of informative articles:

• Can You See Spinal Bone Spurs on an MRI?
• Do Bone Spurs in the Neck Cause Headaches?
• Can Bone Spurs in the Neck Be Removed?
• How Long Is Recovery from Spinal Bone Spur Surgery?
• Can a Chiropractor Fix a Bone Spur?
• What Is Spinal Bone Spur Surgery Called?
• What Do You Do for a Spinal Bone Spur?
• Can A Bone Spur Be Cured?
• Six Natural Home Remedies for Bone Spurs In the Spine
• Five Exercises That Are Used For Lumbar Bone Spur Treatment
• Seven Common Treatments for Bone Spurs In the Spine
• How Long Does It Take to Recover From Bone Spur Surgery?
• How Do You Know if You Have Bone Spurs in Your Spine?
• How Do Spinal Bone Spurs Develop?
• What Can Be Done for Bone Spurs on the Spine?
• Are Bone Spurs Painful?
• Eight Essential Oils That Can Be Used to Treat Spinal Bone Spurs
• Four Common Symptoms of a Bone Spur in the Spine
• Do Bone Spurs in the Spine Need to Be Removed?
• Other Conditions that Bone Spurs in the Neck Can Cause
• What Does a Bone Spur in the Neck Feel Like?
• Can Neck Bone Spurs Be Removed With Surgery?
• What Are Natural Remedies for Treating a Bone Spur in the Neck?
• What Are Treatments for Lower Back Pain Caused by Bone Spurs?
• Can a Bone Spur Be Surgically Removed?
• Can Osteoporosis Cause Bone Spurs?
• What Is the Best Nonsurgical Treatment for Bone Spurs?
• What Are the Treatment Options for Bone Spurs in the Neck?
• Can Bone Spurs Cause a Curve in My Spine?
• Common Causes of Spinal Bone Spurs
• Leading an Active Lifestyle with a Spinal Bone Spur
• What to Expect From a Spinal Bone Spur
• Three Quick Tips Before Your Bone Spur Treatment
• Can You Recover from a Spinal Bone Spur Without Surgery?
• What You Need to Know About Spinal Bone Spur Treatment
• When Do You Need Spinal Bone Spur Surgery?
• A Complete Guide to Spinal Bone Spurs
• Bone Spur Surgery Alternatives
• Bone Spur Treatment or Surgery — Which Is Best for Me?
• 3 Tips to Prevent Bone Spurs
• 4 Questions to Ask Before Bone Spur Surgery
• Bone Spur Treatment Methods and Prevention Strategies
• Learn About What Causes Bone Spurs in the Neck
• Three Common Signs of Bone Spurs
• A Complete Guide to Bone Spur Surgery
• Three Signs You Need Bone Spur Surgery
• Three Exercises for Bone Spur Treatment
• How to Deal with Pain From Spinal Bone Spurs
• Can You Recover from Spinal Bone Spurs Without Surgery?
• Overlooked Treatment Methods for Spinal Bone Spurs
• Five Things You Need to Know About Spinal Bone Spurs
• Read About Alternative Spinal Bone Spur Treatments
• Learn How to Recognize The Signs of a Spinal Bone Spur
• Learn if You Are a Candidate for Spinal Bone Spur Surgery
• Read to Learn the Common Causes of Spinal Bone Spurs
• How Long Before You Can Drive After Bone Spur Surgery
• Physical Therapy Exercises for Bone Spur Treatment
• Five Tips to Make Your Bone Spur Treatment More Effective
• Six Tips for Better Comfort on Long Car Rides With a Spinal Bone Spur
• Four Helpful Facts About Bone Spur Surgery
• Five Uncommon Treatment Options for Bone Spurs
• Three Tips to Ease Spinal Bone Spur Pain
• Five Tips for Returning to the Office After Spinal Bone Spur Surgery
• Three Spinal Bone Spur Treatment Alternatives
• Tips for Planning a Smooth Return to Work After Spinal Bone Spur Surgery
• Four Foods that Should Be Part of Your Diet When Undergoing Spinal Bone Spur Treatment
• Are Bone Spurs Genetic?
• How to Get the Most Out of Your Bone Spur Treatment
• Staying Active After Bone Spur Surgery — 10 Exercises to Avoid and Five Smart Alternatives
• Three Places a Bone Spur Can Occur in the Spine
• Eight Tips to Help You Recover from Your Spinal Bone Spur Surgery
• Traveling with a Bone Spur — Five Tips for Staying Comfortable on Any Trip
• Is Surgery the Only Way to Remove a Bone Spur?
• Spinal Injections to Relieve Bone Spur Symptoms
• Exercise as Part of a Bone Spur Treatment Plan
• Three Conditions That Can Cause Bone Spurs in the Spine
• Four Types of Spinal Bone Spur Surgeries
• How Do You Remove a Spinal Bone Spur?
• What Are Some Rare Symptoms of Spinal Bone Spurs?
• Is Follow-up Necessary after Medical Treatment for Spinal Bone Spurs?
• Four Treatments for a Bone Spur in the Lower Back
• Five Stretches You Can Do to Treat a Spinal Bone Spur
• Two Ways Bone Spurs Can Lead to Other Back Problems
• Six Things to Consider Before Seeking Surgery for a Bone Spur
• 5 Treatments for Lower Back Pain Caused by Bone Spurs
• Symptoms of Bone Spurs in the Neck
• Three Exercises to Avoid When You Have a Spinal Bone Spur
• How Do You Treat A Bone Spur?
• How Dangerous Is A Bone Spur Pushing On The Spinal Cord?
• What Procedure Is Used To Treat A Bone Spur In The Spinal Canal?
• Are Spinal Bone Spurs a Disability?
• What Can You Do for Bone Spurs in Your Back?

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