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Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, are bony projections that form along joints. Bone spurs form due to the body's increase of a damaged joint's surface area; most commonly from the onset of arthritis. Bone spurs usually limit joint movement and typically cause pain. Bone spurs form naturally on the back of spine as a person ages and are a sign of degeneration in the spine. In this case the...


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Bone spurs?
Is it possable to get bone spurs just by drinking bottled water only?

No water is good for you- Bone spurs are the degeneration of the bones in your body You usually get them from aging,high impact sports,etc

Asked by Brewboy62 - 7 months ago

What can the doctors do about bone spurs in a person's hips?
The doctor's told my mom they think she has bone spurs in her hips but...

Unless she can afford a very expensive surgery to have them fixed, she will have to get cortizone shots in her hips every 3-6 months to numb the pain.

Asked by rebel_dog - 7 months ago

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    Anyone here have bone over growth or bone spurs that required an operation? I am currently taking to hear from anyone who has had surgery to treat bone spurs and what the outcome of the surgery

    Dec 15, 2007

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    I have been diagnosed as having bone spurs attatched to the achilles tendon. Does any one know of excess calcium on the web at http://www.naturalcalm.net.I have bone spurs...

    Mar 29, 2004

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    , but bone spurs, so much different talking to the owners, then the barn owner! I run off the whole story, is a bone spur genetic? Anyways its an unsound due...

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Protect Your Joints

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Arthritis can render your joints very painful, especially in your hands. You can protect your hands from further damage by avoiding pushing, pulling, or twisting movements. There are additional things you can do to avoid further joint damage, such as increasing the size of toothbrush handles with foam. This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through more tips.

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Hand Exercises for Arthritis

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Do you have arthritis pain in your hands? This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through exercises which can be done daily, or several times a day, that will help to alleviate the pain of arthritis. Performing these movements with your hands submerged in warm water may provide even more relief.

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