Just because you understand Reiki doesn’t mean the rest of the world does. In some areas, Reiki is still associated with myths and misconceptions, some of which will surprise you.

Reiki healing is based on the discovery and understanding of the body’s energy system. Reiki practitioners strive to improve health and quality of life by practicing Reiki and creating balance in the body. Reiki is used as a therapy for self-care, family care, and as a supplement to traditional medical practices in hospitals and medical facilities. The form of Reiki that many people practice today, Usui Reiki, has been used for over a hundred years.

Reiki therapy is an approach that focuses on the mind-body connection. It uses energy to work on “blockages” in the body to regulate and release blocked energy flow.

Chronic pain is long-term pain that may not respond well to traditional treatment options, so you may want to try complementary and alternative medicine. Alternative medicine is a term used for practices and therapies that are not currently considered part of conventional medicine. Here are some alternative treatments for long-term pain you should know about.