Bone Spur Symptoms

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Bone spur symptoms vary depending on the root cause of the bone spur, the location of it in the spine, and the intensity with which it presses on or aggravates a nerve root or the spinal cord. A bone spur in the lumbar spine, for example, that presses on one of the nerve roots between the L1-L5 vertebra, will cause symptoms felt in the lower back, legs, buttocks, and into the feet. In addition, if the nerve root is not impinged upon significantly and is only periodically compressed, symptoms will likely be milder than if it is under constant, heavy pressure.

Regardless of their location or intensity, bone spur symptoms usually include some combination of the following:

Tingling or a "pins-and-needles" sensation
Numbness
Pain
Muscle weakness
Loss of mobility or stiffness
Muscle spasms
Headaches (if the bone spur is located in the cervical spine)

Treatments for Bone Spur Symptoms

Successful treatments for bone spurs are usually rather conservative and don't involve significant risk. In fact, most people find that they can manage their condition with a combination of a few simple remedies as recommended by their doctor. Some common treatments include:

Prescription and/or over the counter pain medications
Anti-inflammatory medications
Epidural steroid injections
Stretching
Spinal decompression therapy
Heat/ice therapy
Rest
Physical therapy
More

If these methods don't provide adequate relief, a doctor may recommend surgery as a way to permanently treat the bone spur and alleviate symptoms. In this case, there are two options: open back and neck surgery, or endoscopic procedures, which provide a lower-risk, higher-success-rate alternative with a much shorter recovery time.

For more information on bone spur symptoms, as well as treatments for the condition, contact Laser Spine Institute. We'll review your MRI or CT scan free of charge and let you know if you qualify for one of our minimally invasive procedures.

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