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backache

/ˈbækeɪk/

Meanings
  • Noun

    Pain in the lower back, usually caused by muscle or ligament strain.

    - "I've been suffering from a bad case of backache after lifting heavy boxes."
    - "She took some painkillers for her backache and was able to resume her work."

Synonyms

back pain
Rhymes
Words rhyming with backache
hackle , knackle , rattle
Variants
List of all variants of backache that leads to same result
backache , backaches
Etymology
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The term 'backache' is derived from the words 'back' and 'ache', which mean 'pain in the back' in English.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that lower back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed workdays?

  2. Backache can affect people of all ages, from children to the elderly. However, it is most common in adults between the ages of 30 and 50.

  3. Backache can be caused by a wide range of factors, including poor posture, muscle strain, disc herniation, and even emotional stress.


Related Concepts
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  1. Lower back pain: A more specific term for backache, referring to pain located below the thoracic spine and above the sacrum.

  2. Sciatica: A condition characterized by pain, numbness, or tingling in the leg caused by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, which can radiate from the lower back.


Culture
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Backache is a common complaint in modern life due to sedentary jobs, poor posture, and heavy lifting. It has been the subject of numerous songs, poems, and literary works, often used as a metaphor for burden, stress, or aging.

How to Memorize "backache"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person bending over, lifting a heavy object, and then feeling a sharp pain in their lower back. Visualize this scene in detail to remember the meaning of backache.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'backache' with the feeling of a sharp, persistent pain in the lower back, and the image of someone hunching over in discomfort.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Bend And Lift Carefully' to remember the meaning of backache. This can be expanded to 'Bend And Lift Carefully, And Never Forget To Take A Break' to emphasize the importance of preventing backache.


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