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lumbar contraction
[/ˈlʌmbər kənˈtrækʃən/]
noun
pl: lumbar contractions
contração lombar
1.
An involuntary or voluntary tightening of the muscles in the lower back region of the spine
The patient experienced a lumbar contraction after lifting heavy objects.
O paciente experimentou uma contração lombar após levantar objetos pesados.
2.
A spasm or muscular tension affecting the lumbar vertebrae and surrounding musculature
Physical therapy helped relieve the lumbar contraction.
A fisioterapia ajudou a aliviar a contração lombar.
Synonyms
lumbar spasm
lower back contraction
lumbar muscle tension
Antonyms
lumbar relaxation
lumbar extension
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
contração lombar
Standard medical term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
contração lombar
Same as Brazilian Portuguese in medical contexts
General Brazilian
espasmo lombar
Alternative term when referring to involuntary spasms
Related Idioms & Phrases
thrown out back
bad back
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