Bone, Joint & Muscle Conditions
Flatback syndrome, lumbar region
Moderate
ICD-10: M40 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: कमर में सपाटपन · தமிழ்: முதுகு தட்டையாக இருத்தல் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಬೆನ್ನು ಚಪ್ಪಟೆಯಾಗಿರುವುದು · తెలుగు: వెన్నెముక చదునుగా ఉండటం · বাংলা: পিঠ সমতল হওয়া · मराठी: पाठीचा सपाटपणा · ગુજરાતી: પીઠ સપાટ હોવું
About this condition
Flatback syndrome occurs when the natural inward curve of the lower back becomes too flat or straightened, making it difficult to stand upright without strain. This spinal condition often develops after surgery, degenerative disc disease, or compression fractures, and leads to chronic back pain and fatigue. People with this condition typically lean forward and struggle to maintain an upright posture for extended periods.
Common symptoms
lower back pain
flat back appearance
difficulty standing upright
back stiffness
fatigue when standing
forward leaning posture
When to see a doctor: within 2 weeks if experiencing persistent pain or posture issues
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | कमर में सपाटपन · पीठ सीधी न होना · कमर दर्द · रीढ़ की विकृति |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | முதுகு தட்டையாக இருத்தல் · இடுப்பு வலி · முதுகெலும்பு குறைபாடு · நிமிர்ந்து நிற்க சிரமம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಬೆನ್ನು ಚಪ್ಪಟೆಯಾಗಿರುವುದು · ಸೊಂಟ ನೋವು · ನೇರವಾಗಿ ನಿಲ್ಲಲು ಕಷ್ಟ · ಬೆನ್ನೆಲುಬು ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | వెన్నెముక చదునుగా ఉండటం · నడుము నొప్పి · నిటారుగా నిలబడలేకపోవడం · వెన్నెముక వైకల్యం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | পিঠ সমতল হওয়া · কোমর ব্যথা · সোজা হয়ে দাঁড়াতে অসুবিধা · মেরুদণ্ডের বিকৃতি |
| Marathi (मराठी) | पाठीचा सपाटपणा · कंबर दुखणे · सरळ उभे राहण्यात अडचण · पाठीचा कणा विकृती |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | પીઠ સપાટ હોવું · કમરનો દુખાવો · સીધા ઊભા રહેવામાં મુશ્કેલી · કરોડરજ્જુની વિકૃતિ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Flatback syndrome, lumbar region?
lower back pain, flat back appearance, difficulty standing upright, back stiffness, fatigue when standing, forward leaning posture.
When should I see a doctor?
within 2 weeks if experiencing persistent pain or posture issues
Is Flatback syndrome, lumbar region common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Flatback syndrome, lumbar region?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 2 weeks if experiencing persistent pain or posture issues.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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