Weight Loss
Losing weight, if you’re overweight has a lot of health benefits. Doctors might recommend you lose weight if you’re treating bone spurs. Weight loss can help decrease joint and bone stress and take pressure off your spine. This will reduce friction between the facet joints of your vertebrae and lower your risk of back pain caused by bone spurs.
It is also effective in improving symptoms of bone spurs in other areas of the body.
Spinal Manipulation
The pain and inflammation caused by your bone spurs may be due to misalignment or abnormal movement patterns in your spine. If this is the case, spinal manipulation [4] which is used to set the spine right may help reduce your symptoms.
This procedure can be performed by osteopaths, chiropractors, or physical therapists. These professionals may use their hands or other tools to apply pressure to your back and adjust the spine. This can help increase flexibility, reduce the irritability of your spinal nerves, and boost general spine function.
Before choosing this method of treatment, your medical history should be reviewed with care. You should undergo a physical examination and discuss the risks and benefits of spinal manipulation before committing to it. This is because while benefits do exist, it is not the right treatment for everyone.