Bone spurs are commonly known as osteophytes, also known as “bone growths”. It is a lip-like bone growth that occurs at the edges and ends of joints, and is usually found in middle-aged and elderly people. When most people hear “bone spur”, they immediately think of pulling out the spur to get rid of it. In fact, bone spurs are a self-protective reaction of the body. Why do “bone spurs” form? As people age, the soft tissues around the joints are subjected to long-term pressure, causing wear and tear on the cartilage, which stimulates the proliferation of the periosteum and gradually forms lip-like bony protrusions on the edges of the bones, thus forming bone redundancy. The formation of bone superfluous is a natural degenerative phenomenon that accompanies the aging process of human bones. It often occurs in the lumbar vertebrae, cervical vertebrae, knee joints, heels and other joints that are frequently active and weight-bearing. So when you have a bone spur, you should not over-stimulate it, otherwise it will grow bigger and bigger, leading to bigger problems. Second, how to treat a bone spur? Most bone spurs do not need to be treated, but if they cause pain and other symptoms, such as mild symptoms, massage, acupuncture, physical therapy, etc., can play a role in relaxing the muscles to improve the local blood supply and improve the symptoms. In severe cases, surgical treatment can be performed to remove the bone fragments and relieve the stimulation of the nerves or soft tissues, thus relieving pain and improving function. Tips to prevent “thorns”: 1, appropriate exercise: strengthen the bones and muscles; 2, weight loss: overweight people need to lose weight to reduce the load on their own joints; 3, avoid poor posture; 4, rest: avoid overexertion, acute pain during bed rest to reduce pain; 5, reduce excessive weight bearing.