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Symptoms of bone spur in spine: The spine i.e. spine is one of the most important bones of our body, which not only works to keep the body straight and maintain balance, but also makes messages associated with the nerve system to different parts of the body. But some people start having a problem with time, which is said to increase spinal cord in common language. In medical science, it is called spinal osteophytes or bone spur. This situation occurs when additional bone starts on the edges of the spinal bones.
Spinal cord increase is not a cancer or tumor, but it is a response of the body. There is frequent pressure on the joints or bones begin to wear. This excess bone is gradually formed and affects the movement of spine. If it starts putting pressure on the veins, then there is a problem in activities like walking, getting up, sitting and bending.
Many reasons for growing spinal cord
Senior Physician D. Santram Verma at District Hospital in Ghaziabad It is said that the common reason is aging. As our age increases, the cartilage between bones and joints starts rubbing, due to which the body starts creating a new bone. This is called bone spur. Apart from this, osteoarthritis, poor posture, chronic injury to the spine, frequent heavy weight lifting, or disc damage can also cause spinal cord growth.
Symptoms of spinal cord
Symptoms of this problem are gradually revealed. In the beginning, only mild pain in the back or neck may be felt. But as the bone grows, it puts pressure on the veins. Due to this, numbness, tingling, weakness or stretch in the spinal cord starts to feel like a stretch in the hands or feet. Some people also feel difficulty in walking, trouble standing for a long time and tightness in the muscles.
It is important to adopt precautions
It is necessary to adopt some precautions to avoid this situation. First of all, always sit in the right posture and work. Avoid sitting in the same position for a long time. Daily yoga, stretching and light workouts keep 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 more pressure on the spine.
Get it checked on time
If the pain in the spine remains for a long time or there is difficulty in walking, then see a doctor and if needed, get X-Ray or MRI. Sometimes physiotherapy and exercise can also get relief. The end is that the growth of the spinal cord can be due to age or wrong lifestyle, but by paying attention to time, taking advice of experts and regular exercise can be controlled. By taking care of the spine, we can not only avoid pain, but can also live a better and active life.
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