How Do You Prevent Bone Spur Pain?
Bone spurs are painful. The bone spurs rub against nerves and nearby bones in joints and the pressure on the nerve causes the pain. The actual medical name for bone spurs is “osteophytes,” which are described as bony projections that grow along the edges of bones. Preventing the pain of bone spurs can be challenging, as there really isn’t a cure, so doctors recommend various types of treatment depending on the patient’s level of pain and where the bone spur is located. Visit your doctor to help properly diagnose that your pain is caused by a bone spur. Depending on where your pain is located, your doctor may recommend non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to help ease the pain. This will reduce the swelling and, hopefully, take some of the pressure off the nerve that is causing the pain. Exercise may be recommended to build up the muscles in the joints from where the bone spur pain is generating. Your doctor may recommend more structured exercise from a physical therapist to g
