Before discussing bone spur treatment, it is better that you have a better idea and simple information about bone spurs, its causes and symptoms. This is highly essential because treatment would greatly depend on the presenting symptoms that come with the condition. In definition, bone spur medically referred to as osteophyte is a bony growth formation on a bone. It may sound complicated to understand but try to visualize your bone with another bony formation on any part and that is how a bone spur looks like.

When repeated stress and strain occur on the heel bone and surrounding soft tissue, the body attempts to protect itself by forming heel bone spurs. This kind of pain is usually felt at the bottom of your heel. Quite often, the heel pain is worse in the morning because of tightness and stiffening that happens during the night.

Bone spurs often develop as a normal result of aging, but other risk factors include: genetics, accidents, sports injuries, nutrition, poor posture, and congenital structural disorders.

Spinal bone spur sufferers may experience pain or stiffness in the lower back or neck while standing and walking; radiating pain in the shoulders often accompanied by headache; and pain in one or both arms or legs. Shoulder bone spur can cause restricted arm movement, and swelling or tearing in or around the rotator cuff.

Bone Spur Treatment

1.Often with conservative care, most patients with mild to moderate nerve irritation and compression are able to manage their symptoms effectively. This can be done by taking medications such as a muscle relaxant or anti-inflammatory, for 4 to 6 weeks. Sufficient rest can help, as inflammation of the joints will often occur due to activity. Physical therapy and manipulation after 1-2 weeks will often alleviate painful symptoms in the joints. Epidural steroid or cortisone injections are effective but can result in severe side effects.

2.Strengthening and stretching the plantar fascia is also important. Increasing your strength in all the muscles of the foot as well as the calf and entire leg will help to prevent heel spurs from forming.

3.A way to avoid heel spurs is to properly stretch the tissues in the foot and calf before any rigorous exercise. By stretching these tissues, you allow them to become more and more flexible, which lessens the likelihood of plantar fasciitis. It is also very important to wear shoes that fit properly and provide ample arch support and cushioning to the foot.

4.A contrast bath might also prove helpful. This technique involves putting your foot in first cold, then hot water to reduce inflammation. There are two buckets required, one bucket containing cold water and the other with hot water (at a tolerable temperature of course).

5.CURCUMIN, the yellow pigment found in turmeric, is believed to contain healing properties. Consume approximately 500 to 1000 milligrams of curcumin three to four times each day for about six weeks.