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Mpox, a viral illness formerly known as monkeypox, generally starts with flu-like symptoms – fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, headaches and backaches.—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 3 June 2026 Each tablet contains 200 milligrams of ibuprofen and is one of the best over-the-counter pain relievers for those suffering from conditions such as muscular aches, minor arthritis pain, toothache, backache, menstrual cramps or minor aches.—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026 This condition, called diastasis recti, can cause ongoing abdominal pain and backache long after delivery.—Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2026 Forty-somethings looking for a stay near nature without the backache of sleeping in a tent?—Jenny Willden, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for backache