A spinal spur is a bony growth that occurs on the spine. Bone spurs can develop in many different locations throughout the skeleton. They are usually located near a joint where there has been damage to the protective cartilage or the bone is under excess pressure. Dr. Michael Wilson of Kosak Chiropractic in Fairfield, CA, has some treatments and therapies that can help with the pain caused by a spinal spur. 

Chiropractic adjustment

Deterioration of the spine can cause it to lose its natural curve and go out of alignment. When this is combined with arthritis, the result can be a painful spur. After the necessary diagnostic tests and examination, your chiropractor in Fairfield, CA, will want to restore the alignment of your spine. When the spine is out of alignment, it not only allows the spur to press on the nerves, but it keeps the body from enjoying optimal wellness. 

Massage therapy

Massage therapy is a perfect accompaniment to spinal adjustment. Increasing the circulation in the back can help loosen tight tissues that the spinal spur is pressing against. Massage can also help reduce the inflammation in the area around damaged cartilage and break up adhesions that may have developed. Once the muscles have been loosened, gliding over a spinal spur hopefully won’t be as much of a problem.

Therapeutic exercise

Therapeutic exercise is designed to improve mobility and flexibility and that is especially important when you have a spinal spur. Allowing the spine to become stiff and immobile will not reduce pain or make the spur easier to live with. Specific exercises will be suggested that will improve your back strength and flexibility. Strengthening the core muscles will better distribute the pressure on the muscles supporting the spine and reduce pain.  Improving the flexibility and mobility of the spine will decrease the pain that the spinal spur may cause and hopefully remove the need for surgery.

Contact Dr. Wilson of Kosak Chiropractic when you need pain relief from a spinal spur in Fairfield, CA. Give our office a call at (707) 426-1111 today for an appointment.