Symptoms of osteophytes and herniated lumbar discs

Bone growth is the formation of bone spurs, itself will not have any symptoms, the impact on the surrounding tissues will have corresponding symptoms, such as pain, numbness, joint limitation. Common symptoms of lumbar disc herniation include low back pain, sciatica, and numbness and pain in the lower limbs. The common symptoms of osteophytes when they have an effect on the surrounding tissues are: 1. If there is a bone spur growing in the tibial condyle, it will cause pain in the knee joint. 2. If there are bone spurs in the lumbar vertebrae compressing the nerve roots, it will cause lumbar and leg pain, weakness and numbness in the lower limbs. 3. If there are bone spurs around the joints, it will limit the movement of the joints. Common symptoms of lumbar disc herniation are: 1. The herniated disc compresses and irritates the nerves in the spinal canal, resulting in low back and leg pain. 2. When a herniated disc occurs in the lumbar 4/lumbar 5 and lumbar 5/sacral 1 spaces, it can cause sciatica. 3. When a lumbar disc herniation stimulates proprioceptive and tactile fibers, it can cause numbness in the limbs. There may be other symptoms of osteophytes and lumbar disc herniation. If the above symptoms occur, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to find out the condition and treat the symptoms as soon as possible.