backache
Lumbar region pain
A dull, persistent pain in the back, especially the lower back.
Backache is among the most common physical complaints, often caused by muscle strain, poor posture, or prolonged sitting: I've had this backache ever since I helped them move.
Rhythmic painful pulsing
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- dullLacking edge or interest
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- naggingPersistent bothering or complaining
shooting · stabbing · radiating · gnawing · pulsating · burning · piercing · cramping
Of the lower spine
- spineColumn of vertebrae
- vertebraeInterlocking bones of spine
- discFlat circular object
- muscleContractile body tissue
nerve · ligament · tendon · sacral · thoracic · sciatic · spinal cord · facet joint
Lasting extended period
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- recurringHappening repeatedly over time
- debilitatingCausing severe impairment
- ongoingIn progress now
constant · relentless · flare-up · episodic · manageable · worsening · degenerative · herniated
Excessive stretching force
- liftingRaising something heavy
- overexertionHarmful excess of effort
- slouchingPoor postural alignment
- sedentaryCharacterized by much sitting
repetitive · injury · sprain · tension · stress · trauma · twist · sitting
Extending muscles or material
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
- heat padWarmed therapeutic compress
- ice packFrozen pouch for injuries
- restCessation of activity
ibuprofen · physiotherapy · chiropractic · acupuncture · yoga · pilates · ergonomics · lumbar support
Study of work efficiency
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- sittingBeing in seated posture
- standingPosition, physical or social
- deskFurniture for writing
office chair · lumbar support · adjustable · slouch · hunching · workstation · standing desk · footrest
throbbing
Rhythmic painful pulsing
nagging · shooting · stabbing · radiating · gnawing · pulsating · burning · piercing · cramping · tenderness
lumbar
Of the lower spine
muscle · nerve · ligament · tendon · sacral · thoracic · sciatic · spinal cord · facet joint · pelvis
long-term
Lasting extended period
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- recurringHappening repeatedly over time
- debilitatingCausing severe impairment
ongoing · constant · relentless · flare-up · episodic · manageable · worsening · degenerative · herniated · sciatica
strain
Excessive stretching force
- liftingRaising something heavy
- overexertionHarmful excess of effort
- slouchingPoor postural alignment
sedentary · repetitive · injury · sprain · tension · stress · trauma · twist · sitting · standing
stretching
Extending muscles or material
rest · ibuprofen · physiotherapy · chiropractic · acupuncture · yoga · pilates · ergonomics · lumbar support · foam roller
ergonomics
Study of work efficiency
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- sittingBeing in seated posture
- standingPosition, physical or social
desk · office chair · lumbar support · adjustable · slouch · hunching · workstation · standing desk · footrest · core strength
- painpain, agony, hurt, hurting, suffering
- Pregnancy Symptomsmorning sickness, baby bump, cravings, nausea, fatigue
- ailmentsailment, cold, flu, asthma, cough
- bodily sensationspain, tingling, burning, numbness, throbbing
- body painpain, pang, throb, soreness, muscle pain
- backdorsal, lats, lumbar, posterior, rear