Osteophytes

Osteophytes is a bone disease where there are extra bony projection on the joints on the spine, feet, shoulders, hips, hands and knees. When rubbed against other bones and nerves around it, it can cause extreme pain. Osteophytes is a present among people above 60 years of age. It is an indication of aging and spine degeneration.

Symptoms of Osteophytes

Most common symptoms are back and neck pains. The patient may sense mild pains in the neck and lower back while standing or walking.

Osteophytes that developed in the cervical spine will cause shoulder pain and headaches. It is developed in the lumbar spine, it will affect the thighs.

This disease compressed the nerves which causes stinging pain in the arms and legs. It will also make the body weak and numb.

Causes of  Osteophytes

Osteophytes acts as end result to osteoarthritis. As the body’s breaks down the cartilage in the joints, new bones surfaces to replace the damaged one.

Osteophytes forms naturally as a person ages. The body naturally creates extra bones to provide stability to their aging joints.

It acts to determine other types of diseases such as spondylosis, plantar fasciitis, spondylosis and spinal stenosis.

Malnutrition, unhealthy lifestyle, accidents and sport injuries are some of the factors that lead to bone spur.

Treatment / Home Remedies for Osteophytes

Ice pack:
An ice pack to the inflamed area 4-5 x a day to reduce inflammation. For severe cases, follow with a heating pad.

Curcumin and Flaxseed:
Take 500 to 1000 mg of curcumin 3-4 times every day for 6 weeks on an empty stomach. Curcumin is a yellow pigment in turmeric that is effective in treating Osteophytes. Then apply a hot pack made of flaxseed to help relieve the pain. Take alternate hot and cold foot baths afterwards.

Cheese Cloth:
Dip a piece of cheese cloth in warm linseed oil. Lay the treated cloth on the affected area. Cover it with plastic with a heating pad for 2 hours.

Diet Suggestion Osteophytes

There is no particular diet to be followed for Osteophytes.

More Suggestions for Osteophytes

Take a rest from strenuous physical activities for it aggravates the pain and avoid wearing flat shoes; wear heels instead.