In this topic, we learn how to describe when someone has back pain using two common phrases: “She has a backache” and “Her back hurts.” Both mean that a person feels pain in their back. We use these phrases when talking about someone else’s health or when explaining a common problem to a doctor or friend.
Examples:
She has a backache because she worked all day.
Her back hurts after lifting heavy boxes.
If your back hurts, you should rest.
This topic helps you explain someone’s pain and understand health problems using simple, clear English.
GRAMMAR
We use present simple to talk about how someone feels now:
She has a backache.
Her back hurts.
We use because or after to explain why:
She has a backache because she sat too long.
Her back hurts after cleaning the house.
To ask questions, we use does:
Does her back hurt?
Does she have a backache?
VOCABULARY
Backache – Pain in the back.
Hurt – To feel pain.
Muscle – The part of the body that moves and can hurt.
Pain – A bad feeling in the body.
Rest – To stop and relax.
Heavy – Something with a lot of weight.
Lift – To pick something up.
Stretch – To move your body to make muscles longer.
Massage – Rubbing the body to help pain.
Exercise – Moving your body to stay healthy.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
She has a backache.
Her back hurts a lot.
She needs to rest.
Can you help her?
She should see a doctor.
She hurt her back yesterday.
She can’t lift anything heavy.
Do you want a massage?
Try to stretch a little.
I hope you feel better soon!
SENTENCES
Positive:
She has a backache today.
Her back hurts after working all day.
Negative:
She doesn’t have a backache now.
Her back doesn’t hurt anymore.
Questions:
Does she have a backache?
Does her back hurt when she moves?
Answers:
Yes, she does. / No, she doesn’t.
Yes, it does. / No, it doesn’t.
LONG CONVERSATION
Maria: Hey, why is Anna sitting down?
Lina: She has a backache. Her back hurts a lot today.
Maria: Oh no! What happened?
Lina: She lifted something heavy at work, and now she’s in pain.
Maria: Did she see a doctor?
Lina: Not yet. She wants to rest first and maybe take some medicine.
Maria: Maybe she should get a massage or stretch a little.
Lina: Good idea! I’ll tell her. Thanks, Maria!
Maria: No problem! I hope she feels better soon.
LONG READING
Anna works in an office, but yesterday she helped move some heavy boxes. Today, her back hurts a lot. She has a strong backache and finds it hard to sit or stand for long. Her friend Lina noticed Anna looked uncomfortable and asked what was wrong. Anna explained that she hurt her back. Lina told her to rest and offered to get her some medicine. Maria, another friend, said that Anna should see a doctor or try some gentle stretching. Anna was thankful for her friends’ help and decided to rest at home for the evening.
Questions:
Why does Anna have a backache?
Answer: Because she moved heavy boxes.What does Anna find hard to do?
Answer: Sit or stand for long.Who noticed Anna was uncomfortable?
Answer: Her friend Lina.What did Maria suggest?
Answer: That Anna should see a doctor or stretch.What did Anna decide to do?
Answer: Rest at home for the evening.
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