What is mild osteophytes in the lumbar spine?

Mild osteophytes in the lumbar spine are degenerative lesions, referring to the presence of mildly enlarged bone in the lumbar spine. Osteophytes at the lumbar vertebrae is a self-repairing pathological process. Under CT, X-ray and other imaging examinations, it is manifested as a lip-like protrusion of osteophytes at the edge of the vertebral joints, and most of them are the result of slow degradation and aging of lumbar vertebral joints. Most of the mild osteophytes in the lumbar spine do not show obvious symptoms, and when there is compression on the peripheral nerves, pain, swelling, numbness, and weakness of the lower limbs may occur. Appropriate exercise can be carried out to enhance the strength of the muscles around the joints, enhance the stability of the joints, pay attention to rest when the state of pain, but also under the guidance of the doctor to take medication for pain relief, such as ibuprofen extended-release capsules and so on. Lumbar spine mild osteophytes patients should promptly seek medical attention, actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment, so as to avoid adverse effects, do not blindly use drugs.