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Rückenschmerz

back pain

noun RUE-ken-shmerts Rare
Body & Health Health & Illness

Usage Note

Rückenschmerz (usually plural Rückenschmerzen) is among the most frequent complaints in Germany. Most cases are unspezifische Rückenschmerzen (non-specific) with no identifiable structural cause. Movement and physiotherapy are the preferred treatments over bed rest.

Examples

"Langes Sitzen am Schreibtisch ist eine häufige Ursache von Rückenschmerzen."

Natural Translation

Sitting at a desk for long periods is a common cause of back pain.

Literal Translation

Long sitting at the desk is a frequent cause of back pain.

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