Bone Spurs Articles

What is a Bone Spur?
Tuesday, May, 17 2011
A bone spur (otherwise known as an osteophyte) is a smooth growth of bone that is created by the body in response to an injury or a loss in bone mass. While these growths are often associated with chronic pain, the mere presence of a bone spur alone is not symptomatic. Pain and other similar symptoms...

Bone Spur Causes
Tuesday, May, 17 2011
Having a bone spur often causes a number of painful symptoms, depending on the source and precise location of the osteophyte itself. The mere presence of a bone spur alone is not symptomatic, but when the bony growth comes in contact with another bone, soft tissue, or a nerve within the spinal column,...

Identifying Bone Spur Symptoms
Tuesday, May, 17 2011
There are a number of bone spur symptoms that are commonly associated with the formation of excess bone in the joints throughout the body. While the mere presence of a bone spur in the back or neck is not symptomatic in and of itself, when this excess growth of bone comes into contact with another bone,...

What Is Needed for a Bone Spur Diagnosis
Tuesday, May, 17 2011
In order to receive a bone spur diagnosis, the patient always needs to visit their family doctor or a spine specialist. Correctly diagnosing any degenerative spine condition, including the formation of osteophytes within the vertebral joints, is absolutely essential in order to determine the cause of...

Bone Spur Treatment
Tuesday, May, 17 2011
The most effective bone spur treatment varies from patient to patient depending on the exact location of the bone spur, the cause of the condition, and the severity of the symptoms. What works for one individual may be ineffective for another, which is why it is so important to obtain an accurate diagnosis...

Bone Spur Surgery
Tuesday, May, 17 2011
While bone spur surgery is typically considered the treatment of last resort for patients who have been unable to find meaningful pain relief from conservative, noninvasive treatments, for a select segment of the population, it may be the only real option to overcome their pain. Bone spurs in the back...

Overcoming a Bone Spur in the Neck
Tuesday, May, 17 2011
A bone spur in the neck, also called a cervical osteophyte, is a smooth extension of the body's natural bone structure that is produced in an attempt to provide the neck with added stability. Bone spurs can occur anywhere in the body including the vertebrae, which are the bone structures in the neck...

Bone Spur in Your Back Causing Pain?
Tuesday, May, 17 2011
A bone spur in the back can cause a number of symptoms including pain, muscle weakness, numbness, and tingling. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms in the back, ribs, torso, hips, buttocks, and/or legs, any number of spinal conditions could be causing your discomfort. Make an appointment with...

Bone Spur Causes and Treatments
Tuesday, May, 17 2011
Oftentimes, a bone spur causes individuals to experience a number of uncomfortable symptoms including pain, numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness. These symptoms appear when a bone spur, also called an osteophyte, comes into contact with a spinal nerve or with the spinal cord itself. The body creates...

Bone Spur Symptoms
Tuesday, May, 17 2011
Bone spur symptoms do not typically manifest unless the smooth bony growth comes into contact with a spinal nerve or the spinal cord itself. The body creates bone spurs, also called osteophytes, in response to constant pressure being placed on the bone structures (vertebrae) in the neck and back. A number...

What Comes After a Bone Spur Diagnosis?
Tuesday, May, 17 2011
If you've recently received a bone spur diagnosis, you're probably wondering what can be done to ease the pain and discomfort you are experiencing. The good news is that a number of noninvasive treatments can often be utilized to treat the symptoms of spinal bone spurs. One or more of these methods are...

Bone Spur Surgery & Minimally Invasive Alternatives
Tuesday, May, 17 2011
Bone spur surgery is recommended for a relatively small percentage of patients who suffer from this spinal condition. For those who fail to find adequate relief from conservative, noninvasive treatments, however, a doctor or spine specialist may recommend surgery. Laser Spine Institute offers minimally...