lumbago
/lʌmˈbeɪɡəʊ
/noun [mass noun]
Pain in the muscles and joints of the lower back.Clinical applications include the control of pain in osteoarthritis, lumbago and migraine, and anaesthesia for certain surgical procedures, as well as other ailments of the cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous systems....
- I know I had diabetes, meningitis and acute ingestion, besides gastritis, rheumatism, lumbago and neuritis.
- This exercise will improve neck and spine flexibility, help to relieve trapped nerves and alleviate backache, neck pain, lumbago and mild forms of sciatica.
Origin
Late 17th century: from Latin, from lumbus 'loin'.