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Back pain
It is an approximate term because it does not indicate the exact point of the ache. The rachis is comprised of three main curves and of two secondary curves. The three main curves are: cervical lordosis, dorsal kyphosis and a lumbar lordosis. The two secondary curves are: occipital kyphosis and sacral kyphosis. The pain will hence be connected to the area involved, for example: "I have a pain in the lumbar area", "I have diffused pain in the dorsal area", "I have a pain in the cervical area".

Bone fragility
Particular pre-disposition of the bones to fractures, which take place when there is an alteration in the forming processes of bone tissue and involves above all the protein component. It is characteristic of osteoporosis.

Bruxism
A grinding of the teeth due to the contraction of the muscles used in chewing, taking place usually during sleep and often unconsciously. Bruxism may cause damages both to the teeth a well as to the muscle-skeletal system. The persistent movement of the jaw causes contact of the teeth of the two arcs and may generate inflammation and wear of the occlusal surfaces, wear on the enamel, muscle fatigue and numbness.
Its causes may be of a mechanical or psychological nature.