In this topic, we talk about how to describe small pain or discomfort in your body, especially in your back. When you want to tell someone about your pain, you can say: "My back hurts a little." This means you have some pain, but it is not very bad. You can also say: "I have a little back pain."
Examples:
After cleaning the house, my back hurts a little.
I sat too long, so now my back hurts.
He has a little pain in his back after lifting heavy things.
This topic helps you explain how you feel and what hurts in a clear way.
GRAMMAR
We use "my (body part) hurts" or "I have (a) (pain)" to talk about pain.
Positive sentences:
My back hurts.
I have a little back pain.
Negative sentences:
My back doesn’t hurt.
I don’t have back pain.
Questions:
Does your back hurt?
Do you have back pain?
Short answers:
Yes, it does. / No, it doesn’t.
Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.
VOCABULARY
Back – The part behind your body, from shoulders to waist.
Hurt – To feel pain.
Pain – A bad or uncomfortable feeling in your body.
A little – A small amount.
Sore – Feeling a little painful or tender.
Heavy – Something that has a lot of weight.
Lift – To pick something up.
Stretch – To move your body to make muscles loose.
Rest – To stop moving and relax.
Careful – To do something slowly or safely.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
My back hurts a little.
I need to rest.
Be careful when you lift heavy things.
I want to stretch my back.
I have a sore back.
Can you help me, please?
Take a break and sit down.
Do you want to see a doctor?
It hurts when I move.
I feel a little better now.
SENTENCES
Positive:
My back hurts a little today.
I have a little pain in my lower back.
Negative:
My back doesn’t hurt now.
I don’t have back pain anymore.
Questions:
Does your back hurt?
Do you have pain when you sit?
Answers:
Yes, it does. / No, it doesn’t.
Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.
LONG CONVERSATION
Emma: Hi, Alex! Are you okay? You look a little tired.
Alex: Hi, Emma. Yes, but my back hurts a little today.
Emma: Oh no! What happened?
Alex: I lifted a heavy box at work yesterday. Now my back feels sore.
Emma: That sounds painful. Did you take a rest?
Alex: Not yet. I think I will rest this afternoon.
Emma: Good idea. Maybe you should stretch a little, too.
Alex: Yes, I will. Thank you for the advice.
Emma: You’re welcome! Take care, Alex.
Alex: Thanks, Emma. I hope I feel better tomorrow.
LONG READING
Alex is a young man who works at a store. Yesterday, he helped move many heavy boxes. Today, Alex wakes up and feels pain in his back. He says, “My back hurts a little. I need to rest.” He decides to stay home from work and take it easy. He drinks some water, sits on the sofa, and watches TV. Later, his friend Emma calls him to ask how he feels. Alex tells her that he has a little back pain but hopes to feel better soon. Emma tells him to rest and stretch his back. Alex thanks her and promises to take care of himself. By the evening, Alex feels a little better and is happy he stayed home to rest.
Questions:
Why does Alex’s back hurt?
Answer: Because he lifted heavy boxes.What does Alex do to feel better?
Answer: He rests, drinks water, and watches TV.Who calls Alex to check on him?
Answer: His friend Emma.What advice does Emma give Alex?
Answer: She tells him to rest and stretch.How does Alex feel in the evening?
Answer: He feels a little better.
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