Bone spurs are a small extra outgrowth or bony projection on the normal bones. Medically They are called as Osteophytes. Bone spurs most often found developing in the heels. i.e the term spur.

Though the frequency of none spurs in heels they can also form on the spine, shoulder, hands,foot joints and hips. Bone will not cause any pain unless they are rubbed or bruised.Bone Spur can occur at the age of over 60 years. Most of the times bone spurs can cause numbness of the organ since they affect the nerves.

Before trying how to get rid of bone spurs it is must to understand why the bone spurs form and how they can be prevented for the future. Taking care about your foot,hands,heals and planning for optimum bone health is the first step to get rid of bone spurs. so don’t ignore any minor pain or damage that happened on the bones.

There are treatments which teaches you how to get rid of bone spurs. We can have three different treatments to get rid of bone spurs.

Home Treatments to get rid of bone spurs

• Curcumin, the yellow pigment of turmeric is effective ingredient which is used in treating bone spurs. Taking 500 to 1000 mg of curcumin 3 to 4 times a day on an empty stomach  for about 6 weeks will help you to releive from the bone spur.
• Applying flaxseed hot pack to the affected area will relieve the bone spur pain.
• Taking alternate hot and cold foot baths will also help in curing bone spurs.
• Take a piece of brown wrapping paper and cut it into the shape that fits in heel of your shoe. Soak that paper well in Apple Cider Vinegar and place in shoe and wear every day. Follow it for 3 weeks your pain will go off.
• Finally a simple method to get rid of bone spurs is taking an ice pack and applying it on the swollen bone spur area 4-5 times in a day

Non surgical methods to get rid of bone spur.

• NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are typically prescribed by doctors to reduce symptoms such as pain, inflammation, and fever caused by bone spurs. The three types of NSAIDs most commonly used to treat back and neck pain include: ibuprofen, naproxen, and COX-2 inhibitors.
• Ibuprofen is available without a prescription for patients who suffer from back pain, inflammation, tenderness, and stiffness.Ibuprofen is generally safe, but you should avoid taking it if you have a sensitive stomach or an active ulcer.Shoulder bone spurs can restrict the motion of your arm and cause swelling in your rotator cuff, the group of muscles and tendons that stabilize your shoulders.
• Bone Spurs that grow on the spine and on the neck can reduce movements and also will cause pain. One best way to reduce or eliminate these symptoms is by undergoing physical therapy.Depending on the nature of your bone spurs, the physical therapist may require you to do a combination of aerobic conditioning, stretching, and muscle-building exercises

Surgical treatment to get rid of Bone Spurs

Surgical procedures for treatment of bone spurs differ depending on the nature of the spurs; for instance, if your spurs are on the spine, your physician may recommend laminectomy, which typically involves the removal of spurs and thickened ligaments that cause nerve compression. The majority of patients who choose surgery to treat their bone spurs report positive results, often gaining years of relief from pain, and improved quality of life.