What are bone spurs? Do they hurt?

Multiple bones of the body may present with small growths that are visible on X-ray. These lumps often seen on the neck, the knees, the hips, and shoulders, are called bone spurs or osteophytes. Osteoarthritis is a major cause for bone spurs.

Usually bone spurs are not painful, except when they put pressure on another bone or a nerve. In the neck, osteophytes may cause a burning pain with numbness. They may restrict movement when present on the hip.

Both physical therapy and physiatry help reduce the pain associated with osteoarthritis and bone spurs.

Read this article for more detailed information.

Talk to your doctor if you have a lingering pain on your neck or your hips.