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Low back pain

Meaning in physiotherapy, with examples

nounCore term

In physiotherapy, low back pain means: Pain felt in the lower part of the back, between the bottom of the ribs and the buttocks, sometimes spreading into the leg.

In Turkish: bel ağrısı

How it is used

One of the most common reasons people see a physiotherapist; notes often say LBP. Most cases are called non-specific low back pain, which means no single structure can be identified as the cause. Physiotherapists screen for red flags and usually encourage patients to stay active.

Example sentences

  1. He has had low back pain on and off for about five years.

  2. Most people with acute low back pain improve within a few weeks.

Common collocations

  • chronic low back pain
  • acute low back pain
  • non-specific low back pain
  • suffer from low back pain
  • herniated discA condition in which the soft inner part of a spinal disc pushes out through its outer layer and may press on a nearby nerve.
  • sciaticaPain that travels from the lower back or buttock down the back of the leg along the path of the sciatic nerve, sometimes with numbness or tingling.
  • red flagsSigns or symptoms that suggest a possibly serious medical problem, such as cancer, infection, fracture or nerve compression, which needs urgent medical review.
  • core stabilityThe ability of the deep muscles around the trunk and pelvis to control and support the spine while the arms and legs move.

More terms: Musculoskeletal Conditions

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