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This short video shows Neck bone spurs in the context of “Lumbar bone spurs (osteophytes).” The bone spurs (osteophytes) are bony outgrowths at the ends of the vertebrae, which are formed as an adaptation to long-term stress and degenerative changes. They can be asymptomatic, but when near nerve structures can cause pain, numbness or weakness in the leg. It also shows the areas where pain, burning or tingling may travel when a nerve structure is irritated or sensitive to movement.
The bone spurs (osteophytes) are bony outgrowths at the ends of the vertebrae, which are formed as an adaptation to long-term stress and degenerative changes. They can be asymptomatic, but when near nerve structures can cause pain, numbness or weakness in the leg. The clip places this within “Lumbar bone spurs (osteophytes)” so it is easier to understand what is happening in the area, not only where symptoms are felt.
Nerve-related symptoms are not always felt where the irritation begins. The visual shows a possible symptom pathway, while movement, strength and sensitivity still need to be assessed in the individual person.
This is an educational visual linked to “Lumbar bone spurs (osteophytes).” If symptoms keep returning, restrict movement, or their source is unclear, a functional assessment is a more useful next step than guessing.