What Are Spinal Bone Spurs? | Spinal Osteophytes

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A bone spur, commonly referred to as an osteophyte, is a growth of extra bone usually found on our vertebrae. Spinal bone spurs form as the body tries to heal itself by adding extra bone to a damaged area. They usually develop slowly over time in response to pressure, frictions, or stresses.
If a spinal bone spur grows inward, it can cause pain by constricting the spinal canal and pressing on the nerve roots. When a spinal bone spur presses on surrounding nerve structures it becomes a source of mild to severe nerve-related pain, and should be diagnosed and treated by a doctor.
Back or neck bone spurs usually form after a fracture of the vertebra. Vertebral fractures can be caused by a traumatic event or injury, although more often they generally result from simple stresses, such as lifting. Because the spine naturally weakens from aging and daily wear and tear, spinal bone spurs are more common in older people than in younger people.

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[mikebasarabeanu]

Two head injuries in childhood, inherited arthritis, back injuries, finger injuries, depression, etc and still alive doing physical therapy, home exercise every day. Once in a while steroid injections, pain killers, anti depression medications and still wondering “why I am here for”?

[CrankyPantss]

It does happen in the thoracic spine, too.

[GlenForbes-nvtl]

I have a bone spur under my 2 smallest toes. For pain l find that putting 1 leg across the other l pull just comfortably on the base of my 4 smallest toes. It feels good so every chance l get l do this stretch while watching tv and l seem to be pain free. It feels so good to be able to walk one half hour a day again also.😅

[dpbxsqi]

What does it mean by "Tiny anterior peridiscal osteaphytes are seen" mentioned for spine x-ray

[simongilmore]

What causes massive calcification and spurs in my upper back and spine? Is it caused by inflammation?

[YeshuaKingMessiah]

The cervical radiculopathy I suffer is ridiculous
No arthritis (I’m 58 & my gma had horrible arthritis)
Bone spurs are gone
What the everlivin what??