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.
Inflammatory diseases of the spine â similar to rheumatoid arthritis -- will cause stiffness, difficulty moving and pain in the back. And of course injuries to the spine may result in back pain â at the time of the injury or later in life. When your back hurts but itâs not the spine. The following conditions are other potential sources of back pain. Note that many are extremely rare, or occur in conjunction with other obvious symptoms. As always, check in with your doctor about any new experience of severe back pain.