Herbal treatment for osteophytes is effective, through traditional Chinese medicine such as Zu Shi Ma tablets and Lumbago Ning capsules, which contain strychnine and bone tonic can treat osteophytes, as well as spinal stenosis, lumbar muscle strain and disc herniation caused by osteophytes. It can relieve pain, stabilize the lumbar muscle and slow down the accumulation of inflammatory substances, thus protecting the stability of the lumbar spine and delaying osteophytes. Meanwhile, bone tonic and bone crushed tonic have the effect of improving osteoporosis, which are good for delaying osteophytes and treating osteoporosis. Chinese medicines need to be taken with by experienced physicians or choose more effective proprietary Chinese medicines for treatment.