Lumbago (Noun)
Meaning
Backache affecting the lumbar region or lower back; can be caused by muscle strain or arthritis or vascular insufficiency or a ruptured intervertebral disc.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- She suffered from chronic lumbago and relied on a chiropractor for relief.
- Lumbago often caused his back to stiffen and lock in a position.
- Due to the severity of her lumbago, surgery became a last resort for correction.
- Muscle strain and prolonged standing triggered severe bouts of lumbago for the retail employee.
- Rupturing an intervertebral disc was identified as the source of the severe lumbago she was experiencing.