aches and pains
Minor physical complaints
Aches and pains refers to minor physical discomforts, especially the kind that accumulate with age or exertion.
The phrase is nearly always plural and paired—you rarely hear of just one ache or pain in this context.
The usual aches and pains of getting older.
After hiking all day, I woke up with the expected aches and pains.
- crampingInvoluntary muscle contraction
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
- creaky jointsNoisy skeletal connections
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
- burningCombustion in progress
sore muscles · fibromyalgia · throbbing · overexertion · sprains · inflammation · soreness · wear and tear · aging · massage · hot water bottle · twinge · injury · tenderness · rheumatism · sciatica · wince · heating pad
aches and painscomfort
Ease or soothing relief
ease · pleasure · relief · bliss · painlessness
aches and painsgood health
Absence of illness
wellness · wellbeing · vitality · vigor · perfect health
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