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.
Preventing and Alleviating Pain and Strain on Your Back. Your spine is not straight. It has three natural curves that actually make it ten times stronger! One of the most important things you can do to treat and prevent back pain is to maintain the natural curves of your back while standing, sitting and working.