Home Remedies for Bone Spur
Home remedies for bone spur include cold pack, linseed oil, flaxseed hot pack, footbath, turmeric, mild exercise, foot care, warm up, weight loss etc. Bone Spur or osteophytes is an extra bone that appears as a raised projection due to continuous pressure and wear and tear of the bones. It usually occurs at joints, hips, feet, spine, shoulders, knees and hands. One undergoes severe pain in the region accompanied by inflexibility of that part. This occurs due to obstruction in free movement of the joint leaving the person immobile. There are number of home remedies that are easily doable and can cure bone spurs completely. Being a little cautious can prevent further occurrence of bone spurs.
Home remedies for bone spur have become popular in all parts of the world. Bone Spur, also referred to as osteophytes, are small projections in the bones which usually arise along the joints. It may appear smooth or can be sharp. It usually forms at hips, feet, spine, shoulders, knees and hands. Bone Spur may arise due to several reasons most of which are natural. It may occur due to aging, change in the calcium regime of the body, tissue degeneration, wear and tear or physiological changes. Apart from these, overweight, continuous pressure and excessive usage of joints as in jogging, heavy exercise, racing, dancing or while playing games can cause bone spur. Basically the underlying factors are tearing of cartilage, softening of tendons and weakness of muscles.
One can easily make out the presence of bone spur in the body parts. Some of the symptoms are summed up below:
- Sharp or smooth projection
- Restricts the movement along the joints
- Swelling noticeable
- Severe pain
- Usually occurs in arthritis patients
- Numbness may be felt
- Calluses and corns occur in foot due to excessive tissue damage
There are simple and easy to perform home remedies available for treating bone spur. Although home remedies can cure the condition to a large extent but if the problem persists, one must consult the doctor as the growing bone can damage the surrounding nerves. Some of the home remedies for bone spur are given as under:
- Cold Pack: One can use an ice pack for curing the bone spur. An ice pack is applied over the projected area and pressed softly. Alternative hot and cold packs also increase the blood flow in the affected area and are effective means of curing bone spur.
- Linseed Oil: Clean cloth soaked in warm linseed oil is kept on the region of bone spur. Cover this with a heating pad to obtain relief from pain.
- Flaxseed Hot Pack: A hot pack made up of flaxseed can be applied to the affected region. This has found to help in relieving the pain due to bone spur.
- Footbath: If the spur occurs at heels, one can undergo footbath with alternating cold and hot water. It has been found to an effective home remedy.
- Turmeric: Turmeric powder can be taken three times a day as it has been known since long for its healing properties. This alleviates the pain and cures bone spur as well.
- Mild Exercise: Mild exercises like yoga or asanas can be performed which have been found to cause disappearance of the spur gradually.
- Foot Care: As per the Nevada Foot Institute, one can prevent the occurrence of bone spur by checking the excess pressure on foot responsible for the discomfort. This can be done by avoiding or changing tight shoes and keeping soft pads as inserts in shoes.
- Warm Up: According to the Duke Health, one must be cautious regarding there movements. Before beginning any physical activity, the region having bone spur must be warmed up with slight massage or light movement. This will decrease the pain caused before and after the activity.
- Weight Loss: Weight loss leads to decrease in pressure over the affected region especially with regards to foot bone spur. One must bring down the body weight in proper range to avoid burden and undue pressure.
There is no specific diet regime to be followed during the course of growth of spur. With little caution one can remain protected from bone spur.
This article is contributed by Seema Adnani
References: Nevada Foot Institute and Duke Health
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