If you have questions about bone spurs or other spinal problems, call or email us today to schedule an appointment. Osteoarthritis is the most common name for the aches and pains caused by spinal bone spurs. They typically appear in areas of the bones that are stressed or exposed to friction. We are committed to finding the best solution for each patient using state-of-the-art procedures. Bone spurs are a symptom of normal degeneration of the bones, resulting in rounded bumps or protrusions appearing on the surface of the bone. Bone spurs, or osteophytes, are bony growths that can develop on the spine due to wear and age. With proper care and treatment for bone spurs, you can relieve your pain and regain movement. Here at New Jersey Spine Specialists, with offices in Montclair and Summit, our board certified orthopedic surgeons treat patients with bone spurs on the spine from Short Hills, Livingston, Millburn, and throughout Union and Essex Counties and beyond. Bone spurs do not necessarily lead to lower back pain, but they are a common cause of it. Today, minimally invasive surgical techniques and laser spinal surgery can offer a quick and effective alternative treatment option to address painful bone spurs of the spine. But sometimes, bone spurs, especially on the spine, can be intrusive and cause great discomfort and difficulty throughout a patientвЂ™s day. Though they may create mild discomfort, a bone spur is usually managed with medication and self-monitoring for arising issues. Treatments for bone spurs have traditionally included anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy and, in severe cases, surgical removal of bone spurs. Bone spurs are often undetected and a minimal source for concern. Spurs can also occur as a result of a bone infection, irritation, or a skeletal deformity such as kyphosis that creates abnormal stresses on the spinal column. Spinal bone spurs often form as a normal part of aging, so many people are affected by this problem as they grow older. A spinal bone spur can develop anywhere along the spine, but are most often problematic in the lower back and. While not all spinal bone spurs will become problematic, when they do, the pain and other symptoms can become quite intense at times. Effective Solutions for Spinal Bone Spurs A spinal bone spur is a bone growth that has been formed as the body has tried to heal another problem.

Bone spur on spine