Backache: meaning, definitions and examples

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backache

 

[ หˆbรฆk.eษชk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Backache refers to pain localized in the back, which can vary in intensity from a dull ache to a severe, sharp sensation. It is a common health complaint that can arise from various factors such as poor posture, muscle strain, or underlying medical conditions. Backaches can be acute, lasting for a short period, or chronic, persisting for longer durations.

Synonyms

back pain, lumbago, spinal pain.

Examples of usage

  • I have been suffering from backache after lifting heavy boxes.
  • Chronic backache can significantly affect one's quality of life.
  • He visited a doctor for his persistent backache.

Translations

Translations of the word "backache" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dor nas costas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เค  เคฆเคฐเฅเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rรผckenschmerzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nyeri punggung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะปัŒ ัƒ ัะฟะธะฝั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bรณl plecรณw

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ƒŒไธญใฎ็—›ใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท douleur au dos

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dolor de espalda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑrt aฤŸrฤฑsฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—ˆ๋ฆฌ ํ†ต์ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู„ู… ุงู„ุธู‡ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bolest zad

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bolesลฅ chrbta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒŒ็—›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ boleฤina v hrbtu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bakveiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€า›ะฐ ะฐัƒั€ัƒั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ™แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜ แƒ–แƒฃแƒ แƒ’แƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arxa aฤŸrฤฑsฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dolor de espalda

Etymology

The term 'backache' is a compound word that originates from the Old English words 'bac' meaning back and 'ace' which denotes pain or discomfort. The concept of backache has existed for centuries, as the human spine has always been susceptible to injury and strain due to physical activities, labor, and the effects of aging. Medical texts from the Middle Ages document various remedies for back pain, highlighting its prevalence in human health. As medical understanding progressed, various causes of back pain were identified, leading to a more nuanced approach to diagnosis and treatment in modern medicine. Thus, the term 'backache' has evolved to encompass a range of conditions affecting the back, reflecting the complexities involved in spinal health.