Osteophytes

Osteophytes are bone spurs that form as a result of joint instability brought on by osteoarthritis. Imagine that the spine is like The Leaning Tower of Pisa. The architects reinforce the unstable building.

Likewise, your body will send calcium deposits to joints in your spine that are unstable due to osteoarthritis and other conditions. These deposits form bone spurs, or osteophytes.

Because they are the body‹s natural response to unnatural instability, they can cause compression on the discs in the spine, resulting in bulging, herniated and ruptured discs. They can also cause spinal cord compression, directly and through spinal stenosis (spinal cord narrowing). Often these conditions occur together.

While some may consider back surgery to remove an osteophyte an option, a safer healthier option is available. By targeting the cause of osteophyte formation, IDD Therapy® offers a safer, non-invasive method of restoring disc height and stability to the spine. For a fraction of the cost and discomfort, IDD Therapy® is available in Fayetteville, GA at Allied Healthcare Clinics. For a free consultation call 770-460-1911.

Related Topics

• Osteoarthritis
  
• Spinal Stenosis
  
• Degenerative Disc Disease
  
• Herniated Disc