Osteophytosis has no cure because the worn intervertebral disc does not regenerate again, and therefore there will always be a tendency for the formation of osteophytes ("parrot beaks"). O treatment has as main objective to control pain and improve the quality of life of the patient.
They are part of the treatment of osteophytosis analgesic medications and anti-inflammatory, physical activity and physiotherapy, with therapies that work the muscles of the spine. THE surgery it is only indicated in the most serious cases.
Physical activity, as long as it is appropriate to the patient's conditions and limitations, is important to prevent loss of muscle mass, which causes increased pain.
O RPG (Global Postural Reeducation) and the Pilates are techniques of physiotherapy that can bring very satisfactory results, since they work posture, flexibility and toning of the muscles of the spine.
THE surgery is indicated only in the most severe cases of osteophytosis, when significant changes are observed in the column alignment or nerve damage caused by osteophytes.
The treatment of osteophytosis should be followed up by the orthopedic doctor.
