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What is a Cervical Bone Spur

A neck bone spur or a cervical bone spur is a smooth growth that develops over time which reduces the opening of the foramen.  In most cases, bone spurs will not be detected for years as there are little to no symptoms related to simply having a bone spur.  The cause of the discomfort is usually when the bone spur actually presses into the nerve or spinal cord or if the bone spur rubs against a bone or surrounding tissue of the bone spur.

Causes of Cervical Bone Spurs

Usually neck bone spurs will occur because of a disease or condition, such as with osteoarthritis.  As the cartilage is broken down in the joints, the body attempts to replace the loss.  This creates new bone on the existing bones.  They may be formed due to pressure, rubbing or stress over an extended period of time.

Cervical bone spurs can also be caused by other conditions such as diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis, spondylosis or spinal stenosis.  However, bone spurs can be a normal part of the aging process where they will form on their own.  In most cases, bone spurs caused due to aging will usually be found in the spine or the feet, though they can form on all weight bearing joints. 

Neck bone spurs can also be caused due to disc and joint degeneration, injuries, nutrition, weight, poor posture or even structural problems from birth.

Signs or Symptoms of Cervical Bone Spurs

Neck bone spurs can often make the sufferer have a loss of coordination in certain parts of the body, muscle spasms, muscle weakness, numbness, pain in the neck or shoulder area and headaches.  Usually physical activities will increase the pain felt from cervical bone spurs and rest or inactivity may alleviate the pain.

In some cases, bone spurs in the neck can separate from the larger bone and become entrenched into the lining of the joint.  It will feel like there is something preventing you from moving the joint.  The joint can lock at times as it moves in and out of the lining of the joint.

Diagnosing Cervical Bone Spurs

Cervical bone spurs will be diagnosed via the individual’s medical history in order to rule out other conditions that have similar symptoms.  The physician can detect a cervical bone spur using an MRI, electroconductive test to show how serious the nerve injury is, CT Scan and finally an X-Ray.  The X-Ray is not always effective as the physician must be specifically looking for a cervical bone spur.