what aggravates bone spurs?

Answer 1

depends on where the bone spurs are located. Wearing too tight of shoes can cause bone spurs on toes and feet. Spurs on backbone are usually caused by narrowing of spinal canal. This article gives a good overview of the various types and locations of bone spurs and their causes. Many bone spurs are idiopathic, i.e. no identifiable cause.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bone-spurs/DS00627

Answer 2

Bone spurs are caused by calcium deficiency. That means our bodies are not able to absorb the calcium we take everyday. It happens especially to women, who will lose large amount of calcium when they give birth. Male above the age of 40s are also prone to bone spurs. It can also occur to athletes who may stress their feet, which can cause bone spurs in their heels. Weight gain to our bodies can aggravate the pain to the areas where the bone spurs are. Some of the ways to overcome this is to lose weight, take high absorbent calcium and wear protective cushions to protect or soften the pain. However, the bone spurs will always be there, and the doctor will give better advises on what are the treatment needed. Sometimes, there might be underlying problems to bone spurs, so it is best to check with the doctor to determine the cause of it.

Answer 3

Why ask what aggravates rather than what fixes? or what causes?
If you ask this question of a good chiropractor the cause is when your bones are not aligned properly. They can be tilted forward, backward or to either side. Not correcting it is the original cause.
Yes feet are different - if they are not too bad than a good arch support can take care of it.

Answer 4

Bone spurs are like callouses. They appear and persists on areas of your body with constant "stress" just like when you have callouses on your hand or corn on your feet.