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back sprain

[/bæk spreɪn/]
nounpl: back sprains
entorse nas costas
1. An injury to the ligaments and soft tissues of the back caused by sudden stretching or tearing, typically resulting from a fall, twist, or overexertion
He suffered a back sprain while lifting heavy boxes at work.
Ele sofreu uma entorse nas costas ao levantar caixas pesadas no trabalho.
2. A medical condition characterized by pain, inflammation, and reduced mobility in the back region
The doctor diagnosed her with a mild back sprain after the car accident.
O médico diagnosticou uma leve entorse nas costas após o acidente de carro.
Synonyms
back strainlumbar sprainspinal sprain

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entorse nas costas
most common term used in Brazil
General Brazilian
distensão nas costas
also used to describe muscle strain in the back
Portugal
entorse dorsal
formal medical term used in Portugal
Portugal
distensão das costas
alternative Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

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