Spinal Conditions

noun a person with a deformed or curved back

adjective relating to or characteristic of a hunchback

• The hunchback was a character in the classic novel, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.'
• I saw a hunchback walking down the street today.
• That guy over there looks like a total hunchback.
• Carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders, he felt like a hunchback.

noun a medical condition characterized by pain affecting the back, hip, and outer side of the leg, caused by compression of a spinal nerve root in the lower back

• Sciatica is a medical condition characterized by pain going down the leg from the lower back.
• My uncle has been dealing with sciatica for the past few months.
• I heard that sitting for long hours can really trigger sciatica.
• Dealing with difficult clients at work can feel like a constant battle with sciatica.

noun syndrome - a group of symptoms that consistently occur together, or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms

• Facet joint syndrome is a common cause of back and neck pain in adults.
• My doctor said I have facet joint syndrome in my lower back.
• Man, facet joint syndrome is a real pain in the neck.
• Dealing with facet joint syndrome feels like carrying a heavy burden on your shoulders.

noun a medical condition characterized by an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

• Scoliosis is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
• My friend was diagnosed with scoliosis last year, but she's managing it well with physical therapy.
• I heard Jenny's got a wonky back from scoliosis, poor thing.
• Dealing with all the twists and turns of life can feel like navigating a scoliosis curve sometimes.