Definition

Noun: * A persistent pain or ache in the lower part of the back (the lumbar region). This condition is often caused by muscle strain, arthritis, or other issues affecting the spine or surrounding structures.

Usage

"Lumbago" is a formal or medical term for lower back pain. It is typically used as a non-count noun and is often described with adjectives indicating its severity or nature.

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with chronic lumbago following the injury.
• After lifting the heavy boxes, he suffered a severe bout of lumbago.
• Her persistent lumbago made it difficult to sit for long periods.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in clinical and diagnostic contexts to specify the location of back pain.
• It can be modified to indicate specific types, such as mechanical lumbago (related to movement and posture) or inflammatory lumbago.

Variants and Related Words

• Lumbar (adjective): Relating to the lower part of the back.
  • Example: He has a lumbar spine injury.
• Backache (noun): A more general term for pain anywhere in the back.

Synonyms

• Low back pain
• Lumbar pain

Antonyms

• There is no direct antonym, but a state of spinal health or back wellness would be the opposite condition.

Related Phrases

• To suffer from lumbago: To experience lower back pain.
  • Example: My grandfather suffers from lumbago in cold weather.

Noun

1. backache affecting the lumbar region or lower back; can be caused by muscle strain or arthritis or vascular insufficiency or a ruptured intervertebral disc