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.
Tight hip flexors can contribute to back pain by placing undue pressure on your lower back. To stretch them, kneel on a folded towel. Place your right foot flat on the floor in front of you, so that your thigh is parallel to the floor and your knee is bent 90 degrees. Put your right hand on your thigh for balance. Place your left hand on your hip.