Massage Therapy and Anatomy – Secondary Spinal Curves

Question of April 28
What are the 4 spinal curves present in the adult spine? Of these, which are considered “primary” curvatures, and why are they known as this?

A: The four spinal curves present in adults are the cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral. Of these 4 curves, both the thoracic and sacral are considered “primary” as they are present at birth.

Question for today:
Q: If the thoracic and sacral curves are considered primary, what spinal curves are considered secondary? What is a factor in the development of secondary spinal curves?