Explain which contact points and which acupoints you might choose for treating the posterior torso in a client who is very thin and fairly sensitive to deep pressure

What will be an ideal response?


A complete response should include these concepts:
• Contact points:
• Fist/palm: A broad contact point is good for larger muscles of the back and is less invasive for sensitive client.
• Forearm: A broad contact point is good for larger muscles of the back and can be adjusted to be less invasive for sensitive clients.

• Acupoints: should include one or more of the following sets of points:
• Active traditional points + ashi points + classically effective points—UB 10, UB 40, UB 60
• Any of the local points from Table 17.11 + any of the distal points from Table 17.11

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