Bone spurs, is there a way to get rid of them?

@deborahfrick123 Sorry to hear about your bone spurs I have some in my hip as far as I know surgery is the only way to remove them Wish I could help but that's all I know about

@lioness
Thank you

@deborahfrick123 Bone spurs form because of uneven pressure as the body's way to try to stabilize something. The first thing to do is to figure out why you got them in the first place. Where is the body out of alignment and where and why is extra pressure being created? A physical therapist can help assess what is happening. If you walk while out of alignment of your pelvis, back, ankles, and knees, you can cause uneven wear and tear on your knees, and you may need a knee replacement in the future. You may also want to consult at PT who also knows myofascial release because overly tight fascial tissue puts LOTS of pressure on the body. If you can correct the misalignment, you can prevent this problem. You can also consult other specialties for example a podiatrist if it is heel spurs, and custom orthotics can help maintain the feet in proper alignment. Foot alignment is usually a first step when there is knee pain. Here is our discussion on Myofacial release. There is a provider finder on the MFR website.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/

Thank you, I'll look into that.

Wonderful advice Jennifer. I am seeing a PT who has helped with the elbow pain from arthritic bone spurs but if I ignore posture or skip stretching the pain is back.
Sue

Is there any way to relieve the pain other than surgery? Oils? Remove the spurs? What pain killers should I use that won't damage my stomach? I am desperate!

Hi there @lucyk44 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Although Connect members are other patients just like you and can't offer medical advice, you can discuss tips and ideas that have worked for other people. You will see that I moved your post to a conversation about bone spurs on the knee so that you could do just that!

Her are some helpful tips you might like to read.
https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/what-are-bone-spurs
How long have you suffered with bone spurs?

for sure since 2017 but it is getting much worse now

Can you tell us more about where the bone spurs are located, whether a doc has given you any advice, and what you have tried so far to mange them?
Sue

Left side of right knee. Hurts especially in bed as I am a right side sleeper. When there is pain, I cannot sleep. I went to a doctor and he said carving off spur would probably make it worse and total Knee replacement is my answer. The shots of cortisone lasted one day and he said infection can set in if you don't wait at least 3 months before surgery. I am not a pill pusher but advil helps but I am concerned about the effects of long term use on kidneys, stomach, etc. I have purchased curcumin (I am not sure of spelling) and took 3 last night and it did seem to help some (not totally). Is the robotic surgery a lot better if I can find someone not so far away?