DO YOU HAVE BACK PAIN?

 In this topic, we learn how to ask and answer questions about back pain. When you want to know if someone has back pain, you can ask: "Do you have back pain?" This is a polite and simple way to show care or check on someone. You can also ask: "Does your back hurt?"

Examples:

• Do you have back pain after work?

• Does your back hurt when you sit?

• Do you have back pain in the morning?

This topic will help you ask health questions and understand simple answers.

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GRAMMAR

We use "Do you have (pain)?" and "Does your (body part) hurt?" to ask about pain.

Positive sentences:

• I have back pain.

• My back hurts.

Negative sentences:

• I don’t have back pain.

• My back doesn’t hurt.

Questions:

• Do you have back pain?

• Does your back hurt?

Short answers:

• Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.

• Yes, it does. / No, it doesn’t.

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VOCABULARY

1. Back pain – Pain in the back area.

2. Doctor – A person who helps you when you are sick or in pain.

3. Rest – To stop and relax.

4. Exercise – Movement to keep the body healthy.

5. Medicine – Something you take to feel better.

6. Sore – A little painful or sensitive.

7. Lie down – To rest flat on a bed or sofa.

8. Check-up – A visit to the doctor to check health.

9. Muscle – Part of the body that moves and supports you.

10. Careful – Doing something slowly and safely.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Do you have back pain?

• Does your back hurt?

• I think you should see a doctor.

• You need to rest your back.

• Try to lie down for a while.

• You should be careful when lifting things.

• Can I help you with that?

• You may need some medicine.

• It hurts when I move.

• I hope you feel better soon.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• I have back pain today.

• My back hurts after work.

Negative:

• I don’t have back pain now.

• My back doesn’t hurt anymore.

Questions:

• Do you have back pain?

• Does your back hurt when you stand up?

Answers:

• Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.

• Yes, it does. / No, it doesn’t.

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LONG CONVERSATION

Maria: Hi, John! How are you today?

John: Hi, Maria. I’m okay, but my back hurts a little.

Maria: Oh no! Do you have back pain often?

John: Not really, but today I lifted something heavy.

Maria: I see. Did you take any medicine?

John: No, not yet. I think I will just rest for now.

Maria: That’s a good idea. Maybe you should lie down for a while.

John: Yes, I will. Thanks for your advice, Maria.

Maria: You’re welcome! I hope you feel better soon.

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LONG READING

John is a young man who works in an office. One day, he helps move a heavy table. After that, his back starts to hurt. Maria, his coworker, sees him and asks, “Do you have back pain?” John says yes and explains what happened. Maria tells John to rest and maybe take some medicine. John decides to go home early to rest. At home, he lies down on the sofa and drinks some tea. After a few hours, his back feels a little better. He is happy he listened to Maria’s advice.

Questions:

1. Why does John have back pain?
   Answer: Because he lifted a heavy table.

2. Who asks John about his pain?
   Answer: His coworker Maria.

3. What does Maria tell John to do?
   Answer: She tells him to rest and maybe take medicine.

4. What does John do at home?
   Answer: He lies down and drinks tea.

5. How does John feel after a few hours?
   Answer: He feels a little better.