How to Describe Pain & Injuries in English (Medical Vocabulary + Recovery)

🤕 In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, I share a personal update about my serious back injury, the surgeries I needed, and what the recovery process has been like.

As you follow my real story, you will learn clear, practical medical English vocabulary used when talking about injuries, pain, doctor visits, and recovery. I explain what a herniated disc is, what happens during a pre-op appointment, the difference between general and local anesthesia, and what it means to be on “restrictions” or be “cleared” by a doctor.

I also describe different types of pain — such as shooting, sharp, and electric pain — so you can confidently use these expressions in real-life situations.

This episode is perfect for B1–B2 English learners who want to improve listening comprehension and learn real-life English through true stories.

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📝 Vocabulary list:

1) Deal with – To manage or handle a difficult situation.

2) Recap – A short summary of what has already been said or done.

3) Ruptured – Broken or torn open suddenly.

4) Numbness – The lack of feeling or sensation in part of the body.

5) MRI – A medical scan that uses magnets and radio waves to make pictures of the inside of the body.

6) Restrictions – Rules that say you cannot do certain things.

7) Cleared – Officially approved or told by a doctor that it’s safe to do something again.

8) Invasive – Describing a medical procedure that involves cutting into the body.

9) Put under – A phrasal verb meaning to make someone sleep with anesthesia during surgery.

10) Shooting pain – A sudden, sharp pain that travels quickly through part of the body.

11) According to plan – When something happens the way it was supposed or expected to.

12) Take time off – To stop working for a period of time.