When thumbwalking the leg lines I tend to use a thumb length distance
between points, if the area or line needs special attention for any
reason (to many to list) then I walk with the thumbs very close
together.

On the low back pain, correct posture is the first thing that comes
to mind. Even if your back is straight there may be other problems,
say you are doing the correct posture for yourself and the client.
Watch/feel how the energy flows through your body and why it
is 'building up' to give you back pain. Possibly your holding your
back or other parts of your body tense, like your shoulders, hips or
legs.

Then again maybe it's not physical at all, something could be
expressing itself in your back pain from an mental/emotional
standpoint or through the way you are using your breath.

Hope you find a solution!

Affectionately,
James

--- In ancientmassage@y..., M W <nothimtheotherguy@y...> wrote:
> When you're thumb-walking the sen lines of the leg, do
> you walk the entire line or just points along the
> line? Also, how much pressure do you use?
>
> I tend to walk each of the lines completely with firm
> pressure, but I find I have a back ache at the end of
> giving each massage from being bent over my client for
> so long. Any suggestions?
>
> Mark
>
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