Treatment of knee bone spur

When it comes to knee spurs, it is not unfamiliar to many middle-aged and elderly people. However, in recent years, bone spurs are no longer exclusive to the elderly. Now more and more young people are also experiencing bone spur problems. Many young people who sit for long periods of time and have incorrect postures will also discover bone spur problems early. Therefore, many friends want to know the treatment of knee bone spurs. So what is the treatment for knee bone spurs?

In fact, the treatments for knee bone spurs mainly include two categories, one is traditional Chinese medicine treatment, and the other is Western medicine treatment. These treatment methods can recover the bone spur problem to a certain extent, and can also relax muscles and promote blood circulation. Here we will introduce to you the treatment methods of knee bone spurs.

Bone spurs, whose academic name is bone warts, are not a medically correct term because they are neither completely made of bones nor as sharp as thorns. The correct medical name should be bone wart. Bone spurs are a natural aging phenomenon caused by the wear and tear of cartilage in the joints due to various reasons, which leads to the repair, hardening and proliferation of the bones themselves. Generally, the growth of bone spurs means that the person's spine has entered the aging stage. However, bone spurs are not exclusive to the elderly. Due to changes in work patterns, many people have to sit or stand for long periods of time. If this is combined with incorrect posture, it is easy for the spine to degenerate prematurely at a young age, which can induce the occurrence of bone spurs.

Causes

Bone warts are a phenomenon that accompanies the degeneration of the spine. As people age, the structure of the spine will also degenerate. When the junction of bones and soft tissues is subjected to long-term pressure, tension, and damage, the cartilage between the vertebrae gradually loses moisture and elasticity, causing degenerative changes in the bones. This degenerative change in the bones will lead to bone hyperplasia and the formation of bone warts. In addition, repeated activity or

Treatment for knee bone spurs

1. Traditional Chinese medicine has a long history of treating bone spurs. Its principle is mainly to use the meridian pathways to exert the functions of drugs to clear the meridians, relieve stagnation and remove blood stasis, treat bones and eliminate dampness, relax muscles and activate blood circulation, and dispel wind and cold. It has the advantages of lasting effect and thorough treatment.

2. Western medicine treatment

1. The characteristic of Western medicine is that it can quickly reduce inflammation and relieve pain, but most of these drugs are hormonal drugs. Long-term use will damage internal organs and can only have a temporary pain relief effect.

2. Acupuncture therapy can improve local blood circulation, dredge meridians, eliminate local edema and inflammation, and relieve inflammation and pain.

3. Traction can reduce the pressure of bone spurs on local nerves and tissues and temporarily relieve pain.

4. Surgical intervention: remove bone spurs through surgical methods.

Friends, you have already understood the treatment methods for knee bone spurs. In fact, knee bone spurs can be prevented and treated, especially for people who need to sit or stand for long periods of time. They should maintain correct sitting and standing postures. In addition, acupuncture, traction and other methods can be used to treat bone spurs. Therefore, if you have bone spur problems, it is best to seek medical attention in a timely manner, so that you can relieve the pain and recover your health as soon as possible.