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spinal relief

[/ˈspaɪnəl rɪˈliːf/]
noun
alívio da coluna vertebral
1. The reduction or elimination of pain, pressure, or discomfort in the spine or spinal cord
The new mattress provides excellent spinal relief for people with chronic back pain.
O novo colchão proporciona excelente alívio da coluna vertebral para pessoas com dor crônica nas costas.
2. Medical or therapeutic treatment aimed at reducing spinal compression or nerve pain
The doctor recommended spinal relief surgery to address the herniated disc.
O médico recomendou cirurgia de alívio da coluna para tratar o disco intervertebral herniado.
3. Any device, position, or intervention that reduces pressure on the spine
Proper posture is essential for spinal relief when working at a desk.
A postura adequada é essencial para o alívio da coluna ao trabalhar em uma mesa.
Synonyms
back pain reliefspinal decompressionvertebral reliefbackbone relief
Antonyms
spinal compressionspinal stressspinal pressure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alívio da coluna vertebral
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
descompressão espinal
Often used in medical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
alívio das costas
More colloquial, commonly used in everyday speech
Portugal
alívio da coluna vertebral
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'descompressão vertebral'

Related Idioms & Phrases

get relief from back pain
ease spinal pressure
decompress the spine
take the pressure off one's back
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