
Lumbago
Medical Condition
Lumbago is a medical term; use it in health-related discussions.

The doctor asked if I had a history of lumbago.
Specific Pain
Lumbago refers only to pain in the lower back, not elsewhere.

My grandmother has lumbago, so she has trouble bending over.
Not Injury
Lumbago is not an injury but a symptom often caused by injuries.

He has lumbago, but we don't yet know what's causing it.
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