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Bone Spurs
Bone Spurs and Facet Joint SyndromeOsteophytes are one of the main causes of suspected facet joint syndrome. Spurs can build up in the spinal facet joints as the protective mechanisms in these joints degenerate. Loss of cartilage and synovial fluid in the joints creates friction which can lead to bone to bone contact. This vertebral rubbing often results in osteophyte formation. Despite this documented process, osteophytes are still a mostly harmless and asymptomatic condition in the majority of patients.Preventing Spur Formation* Eat a healthy and balanced diet. Make sure to get enough calcium. Vitamin D is needed for healthy joints. Vitamin C is important to build cartilage. Think about adding glucosamine and chondroitin to your diet.* Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity increases the chances for painful osteoarthritis up to 400%. * Be careful with back injuries. Work to rehabilitate injuries through proper stretching and exercise. Old injuries can be a good place for painful osteoarthrits to start. * Try to avoid repetitive hard labor. It is known that constant wear and tear on a given joint or area will increase the risk of painful osteoarthritis later in life. Recommendation on Preventing Bone SpursIf you maintain a healthy lifestyle and a healthy body, odds are you will be fine. There is a good chance that you might still develop some osteoarthritis as you get older. This is completely normal and does not have to cause you any pain. Keep your body limber and flexible and try not to punish your joints with repetitive tasks. Use proper motion when exercising and lifting, to avoid injuries. Most of us know what is healthy for our bodies. Unfortunately, some of us simply choose to ignore it…Remember that the arthritic processes are an expected part of aging. However, consider or chronic pain is not an integral part of most osteoarthritis conditions.
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