Bone Spurs: The Main Causes and How to Relieve the Symptoms

Certain natural and lifestyle strategies may help manage the condition.

Bone spurs in the spine can press on nearby nerves, leading to pain, stiffness, or numbness—especially in the neck or lower back. The Epoch Times/Shutterstock

Bone spurs, often referred to as osteophytes, are smooth, bony outgrowths that develop over time along the edges of bones, typically in joints or along the spine.

Although they are a natural part of bone growth, they can damage surrounding bones, muscles, or tendons.