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Bone Spur

Bone spur known as degenerative arthritis , this is a normal physiological degeneration. Bone spur usually growth in an area where there has a larger joint pressure. Aggravating factors such as poor posture and excessive strain might lead the area to be inflamed and formed bone spur. The position of bone spur growth will affect the surrounding soft tissue, causing inflammation and produce pain.

Symptoms of bone spurs

Symptoms related to the location of bone spur. If the bone spur did not squeeze spur adjacent nerves, one shall not feel any pain. If the spur squeezes adjacent nerves and soft tissues, the area will be inflamed and pain. If this affects the nervous system, their muscles will be paralysis and weak.

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