[171024] 허리 통증

Talk about back problems.

There are many people who complain of back problems.

-> complain of back problems 요통을 호소하다.

Chronic back pain can make it impossible to function properly.

-> chronic back pain 만성 요통, function properly 정상적인 생활을 하다.

Back problems usually can't be treated simply, so it's most important to prevent it in advance.

-> be treated simply 간단하게 치료하다, prevent something in advance ~을 사전에 예방하다.

The most important thing is to maintain good posture at all times.

-> maintain good posture 바른 자세를 유지하다.

ex) I have bad posture.

Some people slouch over when they sit in a chair.

-> slouch over 구부정한 자세를 하다.

This puts a load on the back, and of course is no good.

-> put a load on ~에 무리를 주다, be no good 소용이 없다.

Bad posture can lead to scoliosis.

-> scoliosis 척추 측만증

This is a condition where your spine curves the wrong way.

-> curve the wrong way 비정상적인 방향으로 휘다.

Our discs in our spines can also wear out as we get older.

-> wear out 닳다.

This can lead to a herniated disc.

-> herniated disc 디스크(척추 원반 탈출증)

It causes severe pain, and can require surgery.

-> severe pain 심한 통증, require surgery 수술을 필요로 하다.

I know what your're going through. 나도 어떤 느낌인지 알아.

A : What's wrong? Are you hurt? 

B : I'm having back problems. It's very painful.

A : I know what you're going through. I've had back pain before.

B : How did you treat it?