Definition of cloistered. 1  1 : being or living in or as if in a cloister cloistered nuns. 2  2 : providing shelter from contact with the outside world the cloistered atmosphere of a small college the cloistered life of the monastery.
There are several ways in which lung cancer can cause back pain. The tumor alone may contribute to back pain by creating direct pressure on structures in the back. Cancer may also irritate nerves traveling through the chest or the lining of the lungs which can be interpreted by the brain as back pain.
Back pain and muscle aches. Back pain. Backache is extremely common, and many Canadians experience this condition at least once during their life. Back pain can occur anywhere along the spine - in the neck, upper back, or lower back. Pain can originate in the muscles, bones, joints, or nerves of the spine. Back pain can happen suddenly or be present often. It may be a dull ache or a sharp pain. Upper back pain may spread to the arm, and lower back pain may spread to the leg.