Bone spurs (also called osteophytes) are smooth, hard bumps of extra bone that form on the ends of bones. They often pop up in the joints -- the places where two bones meet. Most bone spurs don't ...

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD An osteophyte is a bony outgrowth or “bone spur” that develops slowly over time in and around joints. Bone spurs often do not cause symptoms.

Various natural approaches can support bone health. However, none are proven to dissolve bone spurs. Bone spurs, or osteophytes, are bony projections that develop along bone edges, often in the ...

A bone spur, also called an exostosis or osteoma, occurs when a bony growth extends beyond a bone’s usual smooth surface. Exostosis can cause chronic pain or irritation, depending on its size ...

When bone spurs occur in the vertebra of the neck, which is the cervical spine, they are known as cervical osteophytes. In and of themselves, these bony growths are not painful.