What are the symptoms of bone spurs in the lower back?
Disease description:
My father has spinal spurs in his lower back and is experiencing severe pain and some difficulty with movement. I'd like to know what symptoms are associated with lumbar spinal spurs.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Symptoms of lumbar bone spurs generally include lower back pain. If the bone spurs cause spinal stenosis, sciatic nerve pain may develop, leading to limping during walking and reduced muscle strength in the lower limbs. It is important to get adequate rest, avoid local irritation, wear a lumbar support belt to protect the area, and prevent exposure to cold. Daily application of warm salt bags or hot water bottles for local heat therapy is recommended. Additionally, physical therapies such as acupuncture and traction should be used in combination, along with oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain relief.
