Spinal bone growth can occur due to age or wrong lifestyle, but it can be controlled by timely attention, expert advice, and regular exercise. By taking care of the spine, we can not only avoid pain but also live a better and active life.
Symptoms of Bone Spur in Spine: The spine is one of the most important bones in our body, which not only keeps the body straight and maintains balance, but also transmits messages related to the nervous system to different parts of the body. But some people start having a problem over time, which is commonly called spinal growth. In medical science, it is called spinal osteophytes or bone spur. This condition occurs when extra bone starts forming on the edges of the spinal bones.
Spinal bone growth is not cancer or a tumor, but it is a response of the body. There is repeated pressure on the joints or the bones start wearing out. This extra bone gradually forms and starts affecting the movement of the spine. If it starts putting pressure on the nerves, then there is difficulty in activities like walking, getting up, sitting and bending.
Dr. Santram Verma, a senior physician at Ghaziabad District Hospital, says that the most common cause is aging. As we age, the cartilage between the bones and joints starts to wear out, which causes the body to form new bones. This is called bone spur. Apart from this, osteoarthritis, poor posture, old spinal injury, repeated heavy weight lifting, or disc damage can also cause spinal bone growth.
Symptoms of spinal cord enlargement
The symptoms of this problem appear gradually. In the beginning, only mild pain may be felt in the back or neck. But as the bone grows, it puts pressure on the nerves. Due to this, there is a feeling of numbness, tingling, weakness in the hands or feet or a feeling of stretching in the spine while walking. Some people also experience difficulty in walking, difficulty in standing for a long time and stiffness in the muscles.
It is important to take precautions
To avoid this condition, it is important to take some precautions. First of all, always sit and work in the right posture. Avoid sitting in the same position for a long time. Doing yoga, stretching and light workout daily keeps the spine strong. Taking a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D is also beneficial for bone health. Also keep the body weight under control so that there is no excessive pressure on the spine.
Get checked on time
If the pain in the spine persists for a long time or there is difficulty in walking, then consult a doctor and if necessary, get an X-ray or MRI done. Sometimes physiotherapy and exercise can also provide relief. The bottom line is that spine enlargement can be due to age or wrong lifestyle, but it can be controlled by paying timely attention, taking expert advice and regular exercise. By taking care of the spine, we can not only avoid pain, but can also live a better and active life.
