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.
Some causes of back pain, such as ankylosing spondylitis, a form of arthritis that affects the spine, can have a genetic component. Other diseases. Some types of arthritis and cancer can cause back pain. Your job. If you have to lift, push, or pull while twisting your spine, you may get back pain. If you work at a desk all day and do not sit up straight, you may also get back pain. Smoking. Your body may not be able to get enough nutrients to the disks in your back if you smoke. Smokerâs cough may also cause back pain.