Princeton's WordNet(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: 1  indictment, bill of indictment(noun) a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense. 2  indictment(noun) an accusation of wrongdoing. the book is an indictment of modern philosophy.
1 Sports like gymnastics and rowing that require athletes to bend backward a lot can also cause back injuries.  Discs that have degenerated (broken down) over time and degenerative arthritis of the spine bones (vertebrae) are the most common causes of chronic low back pain.
Exercising after Acute Back Injury. In the case of a sudden back injury, back exercises (except for gentle stretching exercises) are usually best started after the majority of back pain has resolved. When back pain is caused by a sudden injury, maintaining day-to-day activities is usually recommended. Back pain from a sudden injury such as a fall or lifting something heavy usually involves injury to soft tissues (muscles, ligaments, discs).