> I think Reiki would say that "energy" assists you to heal your own back, but it doesn't specify how that healing takes place. Yeah, that's a problem. I'm lit

> I think Reiki would say that "energy" assists you to heal your own back, but it doesn't specify how that healing takes place. Yeah, that's a problem. I'm literally asking what this mechanism is. A discipline not being able to take a clear stab at one is a serious yellow card (I appreciate the fact that you personally try below). > The Reiki experience caused a change of data in your neural system due an information "covert channel" that exists between your system and the practioner, and your muscle tension is relieved. So, how would this 'covert channel' work? If we can figure it out that is the beginning of scientific telepathy and would thus be a defining discovery of the 21st century. > The Reiki experience caused a change of gene expression due numerous hormonal changes that occur in your body when you are in that environment. This is, at least theoretically, falsifiable. Using a RCT between trained Reikists, a sports massage, random masseur, and baseline. It would be expensive. It still leaves open the question of how the Reiki effects the gene expression. Of course, getting a regular massage or lying down for a bit is going to change your gene expression somewhat. E.g. is the claim that the mana directly moves transcription factors to the right places so that more of certain proteins get transcribed?