Lumbago
(noun)
A type of lower back pain that is usually caused by muscle strain or spasm.
Origin:
From the latin word "lumbus" meaning "loin".
Examples:
- He suffers from frequent bouts of lumbago.
- She was diagnosed with lumbago and was prescribed physical therapy.
- The doctor recommended rest and pain medication for the lumbago.
- The patient's lumbago was caused by a herniated disc.
- The lumbago was relieved after a few days of taking anti-inflammatory medication.