This is an overgrowth of the bone.
As a rule, in a large percentage of clinical cases, a bone spur does not cause serious discomfort, therefore, it does not require specific medical intervention.
However, it is necessary to start a course of treatment if the diagnosis makes it difficult for the patient to move normally and disrupts the pace of daily activity. You will not be able to manage serious complications and acute symptoms at home, and in this case, surgical intervention is necessary.
It is really possible to treat a mild inflammatory process around a bone spur at home. It is recommended:
- To reduce swelling, periodically apply ice wrapped in a cloth;
- Take a painkiller;
- It is advisable to relax the damaged area, that is, rest;
- Shoe cushions are sold in pharmacies, which reduce pressure on the bone spur when walking.
If home treatments do not produce the desired results and the patient does not feel better, the doctor will prescribe:
- Physiotherapy;
- Injections to reduce pain and inflammation;
- Muscle relaxants;
- Surgery.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10395-bone-spurs-osteophytes
