What causes a bone spur?
Bone spurs are smooth growths that form along the edges of the bone. They can occur anywhere, but most commonly appear on the spine, shoulders, knees, hips and feet. Several things can contribute to their formation.Healing ResponseBone spurs form when bones try to repair themselves by generating new tissue, according to WebMD.Overall CauseRegardless of what actually triggers the bone spur, all form in response to prolonged rubbing, pressure or stress.Spinal SpursSpinal bone spurs in particular can result from spinal stenosis, which is narrowing of the spinal canal, spondylosis, which is degeneration of bones in neck and lower back, osteoarthritis or DISH. DISH is diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis, which triggers bony growth on the spinal ligaments, according to the Mayo Clinic.Heel SpursHeel spurs can form as a result of plantar fasciitis—a condition that inflames the plantar fascia, a long ligament in the foot. Other things that can contribute to bone spurs on the heel includ
