The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word LUMBAGO
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result LUMBAGO
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What does LUMBAGO mean?
LUMBAGO noun- Backache of the lumbar region or lower back, which can be caused by muscle strain or a slipped disk.