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lumbar muscle tension

[ˈlʌmbər ˈmʌsəl ˈtenʃən]
nounpl: lumbar muscle tensions
tensão muscular lombar
1. Tightness or stiffness in the muscles of the lower back region, often causing discomfort or pain
She experienced lumbar muscle tension after sitting at her desk all day.
Ela experimentou tensão muscular lombar depois de ficar sentada na sua mesa o dia todo.
2. A condition characterized by involuntary contraction or rigidity of the lumbar muscles
The physiotherapist recommended stretches to relieve his lumbar muscle tension.
O fisioterapeuta recomendou alongamentos para aliviar sua tensão muscular lombar.
Synonyms
lower back muscle tightnesslumbar stiffnesslower back tensionlumbar rigidity
Antonyms
lumbar muscle relaxationlower back flexibility

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tensão muscular lombar
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
tensão nas costas
More informal, colloquial usage
Portugal
tensão muscular na zona lombar
More descriptive phrasing commonly used in Portuguese medical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

a pain in the back
stiff as a board
caught a kink in one's back
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