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Bone spurs in the back and neck
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| Bone spurs, also called osteophytes, are enlargements of the normal bone structure that protrude into your spine (and in other areas of your body). Bone spurs do not actually create a point but they are smooth structures formed and pulled over time by muscle spasms. Muscle spasms are a protective mechanism in your body to prevent further injury from any number of causes. Please refer to our bone spur causes section for more details. |
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| Over time, tendons (that hold muscle to bone) and ligaments (that hold bone to bone) can actually start pulling the bone from where it should be, creating bone spurs. Bones will conform to any pressure applied to them. As these bone spurs grow and form, they will sometimes impinge on a nerve causing pain and debilitating symptoms. |
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| Bone spurs that form along the spinal column can lead to nerve impingement causing severe pain, restricted movement, radiating arm and leg pain, weakness in the extremities, numbness and, in some cases, disability. |
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| If you think you're starting to show signs of a bone spur, and want to confirm your suspicions, we suggest you take a moment to browse through our bone spur symptoms below. |
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| If you have been diagnosed with bone spur(s) and conventional treatment is not helping you, maybe it is time to start considering minimally invasive surgery. Most likely you will benefit from reading about the non-invasive, non-surgical spinal decompression approach Dr. Jarmain's Clinic takes for bone spurs treatment. |
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Symptoms of Bone Spurs of the Neck and Back
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| While the actual bone spurs do not cause pain, if they rub against nearby nerves in your spinal column, they can cause tremendous amounts of pain in your neck or back, radiating arm and leg pain, weakness in the extremities, numbness and, in some cases, disability. | | If you have been suffering through the pain of bone spurs, you know how much they can affect your life. Debilitating back pain can dramatically affect the things you love to do. At Dr. Jarmain's Clinic we handle bone spurs treatment through a non-invasive, non-surgical procedure that helps the patient avoid lengthly hospital stays and long painful recoveries. | | |
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Causes of Bone Spurs of the Neck and Back
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| There are numerous factors that lead to the cause of bone spurs in the spine: | | | | Aging - Bone spurs can be a normal part of aging as your body creates them to add stability to joints. Over 40% of people will experience nerve impingement with the development of bone spurs. Exercise and a healthy diet are two great ways to fight aging. Be sure to consult your physician before undertaking any new exercise regiment or dietary plan that is out of the ordinary. | | Osteoarthritis - a joint disorder that causes the cushioning (cartilage) between the bone joints to wear away, leading to bone spurs. | | | | Disc Degeneration - a gradual deterioration of the discs between the vertebrae of the spine. | | | | Traumatic injury and poor posture can also lead to bone spurs on your spine. | | | | Simple practices can keep your neck and back healthy and free from developing these sorts of conditions. By performing simple stretching routines and improving posture, you can increase the strength and flexibility of your neck and back. | | |
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| Dr Jarmain's Clinic treats pain caused by Bone Spurs of the Back and Neck through a non-invasive, non-surgical procedure called Spinal Decompression. |
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