Question 1

cause of bone spurs in neck?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis: Arthritis or degenerative disease is the most common cause. There are other less frequent bone diseases that may result in bone spurs.

Question 2

what can i do about pain from bone spurs in neck causes my right shoulder to hurt and tingling and nunmness in hand?

Accepted Answer

Bone spurs: See your neurologist or orthopedist for the best answer and treatment options .   Good luck.

Question 3

numbness left hand middle to pinky. bone spurs in neck and ddd in lower back.

Accepted Answer

Unclear: Numbness in hand from middle to pinky suggests ulnar nerve impingement.  If bone spurs were related pattern would usually be different from this.  However, a C8 root syndrome might produce this pattern.  Try to draw a line around the area of numbness (including all parts that are numb - hand and arm).  Show to doctor.  EMG/NCV study could be helpful.

Question 4

degen disc/bone spurs in neck, in car crash got whiplash. restr mov/feels like pressure build up plus constant headache behind eyes. poss reason?

Accepted Answer

DjD : It sounds like you may be in a lot of pain . You could have developed an "impingement " Syndrom  due yo bone spurs or possibly a herniated disc after auto accident . To confirm this you need an MRI of C Spine . Headaches are probably muscle contraction headaches , that can go on to become migraines &amp; manifest as sever pain behind the eye . Consider a neurological evaluation for your headaches .

Question 5

what is the best way to get pain under control  chronic pancreatitis and degenerative disk with bone spurs in neck pain arm and lower back and legs?

Accepted Answer

Unstable neck and ba: The neck and back pain is from instability associated with bad ligaments in the neck and back. The pancreatitis could be the back itself giving the pain. 

You would greatly benefit from prolotherapy to the neck and back.

Find a doctor and learn about prolotherapy fro www.Getprolo.Com or www.Aaomed.Org. 

Stop smoking!

Question 6

tingling neck to hand, electric shock, dropping things, my hand lets go of objects, xray bone spurs in neck sending me to neurosurg. correct next step?

Accepted Answer

Can vary: If there is either significant nerve root or spinal cord compression, surgery could be an option.  An EMG test might be useful to ascertain whether you could delay surgery, as you might be a candidate for physical therapy.  Discuss options with your doctor

Question 7

what exercises cure bone spurs in my neck?

Accepted Answer

Read on: Bone spurs are the end result of calcification of the tendon inserting onto the bone  over time the bone 'grows' along the plane of the tendon. Therefore, once it is formed it can't be cured by exercises.  However, exercise can help to maintain range of motion in the local area of the body.

Question 8

i have bone spurs in my neck, a friend told i should not take calcium as it would cause them to grow more?

Accepted Answer

Bone spurs: Talk to your doctor for health information, good meaning friends often don't really know what they're talking about. In this case, bone spurs don't grow because you're taking calcium. Ask your dr. If you need calcium.

Question 9

bone spurs in my neck, a couple bulging discs and mild spinal stenosis in my lumbar. could this cause a pinched nerve?

Accepted Answer

Neck pain: Bone spurs and disc protrusions can cause 'pinched nerves'.

Question 10

i was dx'd  w/sle years ago. today my dr. called & told me x-rays show bone spurs in my neck. i'm getting an mri 7/29. could lupus have caused this?

Accepted Answer

Unrelated: Bone spurs in the spine are quite common. I don't feel there is a connection to lupus. They are generally a chronic wear and tear phenomenon.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Bone spurs in neck

A member asked:

Cause of bone spurs in neck?

A member asked:

What can i do about pain from bone spurs in neck causes my right shoulder to hurt and tingling and nunmness in hand?

A member asked:

Numbness left hand middle to pinky. bone spurs in neck and ddd in lower back.

A member asked:

Degen disc/bone spurs in neck, in car crash got whiplash. restr mov/feels like pressure build up plus constant headache behind eyes. poss reason?

A member asked:

What is the best way to get pain under control chronic pancreatitis and degenerative disk with bone spurs in neck pain arm and lower back and legs?

A member asked:

Tingling neck to hand, electric shock, dropping things, my hand lets go of objects, xray bone spurs in neck sending me to neurosurg. correct next step?

A member asked:

What exercises cure bone spurs in my neck?

A member asked:

I have bone spurs in my neck, a friend told i should not take calcium as it would cause them to grow more?

A member asked:

Bone spurs in my neck, a couple bulging discs and mild spinal stenosis in my lumbar. could this cause a pinched nerve?

A member asked:

I was dx'd w/sle years ago. today my dr. called & told me x-rays show bone spurs in my neck. i'm getting an mri 7/29. could lupus have caused this?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?