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back muscle strain

[/bæk ˈmʌsl streɪn/]
nounpl: back muscle strains
distensão muscular nas costas
1. An injury to the muscles of the back caused by overstretching or tearing of muscle fibers, typically resulting in pain and reduced mobility
He suffered a back muscle strain while lifting heavy boxes.
Ele sofreu uma distensão muscular nas costas ao levantar caixas pesadas.
2. A common medical condition characterized by inflammation and discomfort in the back muscles due to excessive exertion or poor posture
The doctor diagnosed her with a back muscle strain after the accident.
O médico diagnosticou uma distensão muscular nas costas após o acidente.
Synonyms
back strainlumbar strainmuscle strainback sprainpulled back muscle

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
distensão muscular nas costas
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
estiramento muscular das costas
Alternative common usage
Portugal
distensão dos músculos das costas
Portuguese European usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw out one's back
put one's back out
strain one's back
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