At Kosak Chiropractic, Dr. Michael Wilson is your Fairfield, CA, chiropractor offering invaluable chiropractic care including non-invasive and effective treatments for spinal spurs in a state-of-the-art facility.
What Are Spinal Spurs?
Spinal spurs, also called bone spurs, occur commonly in patients older than 50. They are bony growths present on the spine that may cause structural interference. Spinal spurs are usually round and smooth and protrude from one or more of the 33 spinal vertebrae, growing as we age.
Aging is a factor, but other causes of spinal spur development include:
- Disc and joint degeneration.
- Genetics
- Poor nutrition
- Poor posture
- Injuries
- Structural abnormalities
- Arthritis and osteoarthritis
Developed spinal spurs shouldn't cause pain, rather it’s the presence of these bone spurs that may cause certain other health problems.
What Are the Symptoms of Spinal Spurs?
One of the most prevailing symptoms of spinal spurs is back and/or neck pain from joint inflammation or nerve root irritation. This is because there isn’t much space in the spinal column and the presence of these spinal spurs reduces what is already limited space. This may in turn cause spinal stenosis, which is the condition where the spinal canal narrows, affecting the nervous system and spinal discs.
Other symptoms include:
- Poor coordination
- Radiating pain towards the buttocks or shoulders.
- Headaches
- Muscle weakness or spasms
- Numbness and tingling
Activity usually makes the symptoms worse and resting will alleviate these symptoms temporarily. You may also find temporary back pain relief by bending forward at the waist.
What Are the Treatment Options for Spinal Spurs?
Up to 40% of the American population will require treatment for spinal spurs in their lifetime. Dr. Wilson at Kosak Chiropractic serving Fairfield, CA, offers effective, natural, and non-invasive solutions for your spinal spurs using a whole-person approach, for a better outlook on your quality of life.
Treating the symptoms caused by spinal spurs is usually focused on relieving pain and inflammation. Our services include:
- Chiropractic adjustments and manipulations to realign the spine and relieve pain caused by the presence of the spinal spurs.
- Therapeutic exercise to restore strength and flexibility, and improve posture decreasing the symptoms associated with spinal spurs.
- Massage therapy to relieve muscle spasms.
- Postural or spinal screenings to assess and work towards improving your posture and strengthening the spinal structure.
- Lifestyle and nutritional counseling to aid you in achieving optimum health.
Contact Us!
For effective chiropractic care, you can trust Dr. Wilson and the team at Kosak Chiropractic serving Fairfield, CA, to provide natural and non-invasive treatment for spinal spurs and other musculoskeletal complaints. Don’t let your pain hold you back, call us now at (707) 426-1111 to book a consultation!