Does lumbar vertebral body edge osteophytes hurt?

Marginal osteophytes of the lumbar vertebral bodies may irritate the lumbar vertebrae leading to low back pain and may also lead to compression of the nerves in the spinal canal leading to lower extremity pain. If the lumbar vertebral body margin osteophytes are present, they may lead to decreased stability of the lumbar vertebrae, which may cause spasms and imbalances in the muscles surrounding the lumbar vertebrae, causing pain in the lumbar spine area. At the same time, the hyperplasia may also compress the spinal canal, which may cause the symptoms of spinal stenosis to appear, leading to the lower limbs also show pain symptoms. Clinical treatments for lumbar vertebral margin osteophytes include physical therapy and medication. If physical therapy is used, patients can undergo physical therapy such as massage and ultrasonic shock to promote blood circulation and relieve pain symptoms. If medication is used, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as diclofenac sodium, can be taken under medical supervision to relieve pain. If patients are diagnosed with lumbar vertebral body edge osteophyte symptoms, they should go to the hospital in time for treatment.