In pain management, which therapy utilizes healing through palm and hand techniques?

Reiki is a form of therapy that involves the utilization of palm and hand techniques, focusing on the transfer of universal energy. In Reiki practice, the practitioner lightly places their hands on or near the client’s body with the intention of facilitating healing by channeling energy. This holistic approach is rooted in the belief that energy imbalances can lead to physical, emotional, or spiritual distress, and Reiki aims to restore balance and promote healing.

While massage therapy also involves hand techniques, its primary focus is on manipulating soft tissues and muscles for physical therapeutic effects. Physical therapy is concerned with rehabilitating movement and improving function through various exercises and modalities, while chiropractic care focuses specifically on spinal manipulation and musculoskeletal alignment. Reiki stands out as it emphasizes spiritual and energetic healing rather than physical manipulation or rehabilitation, aligning it more closely with the intent of channeling healing energy through the hands.