10/08/2026
💪 YOUR MUSCLES COMMUNICATE WITH THE REST OF YOUR BODY.
Skeletal muscle is now recognized as an endocrine organ.
When muscles contract, they release signaling molecules called myokines. These molecules may communicate with the brain, liver, pancreas, bones, fat tissue and immune system.
This is one reason movement affects far more than appearance. Maintaining muscle can support:
• Glucose and fat metabolism
• Physical independence
• Bone and joint health
• Balance and stability
• Healthy aging
You do not need to become a bodybuilder—but you do need to give your muscles a reason to remain strong.
If pain, stiffness or poor mobility prevents you from exercising, ignoring the problem can create a cycle of less movement and greater weakness.
Call Within Natural Health at 516-868-8100 to learn how chiropractic care and individualized nutritional support may help you move more comfortably and maintain your strength.
Source: PubMed—Skeletal Muscle as an Endocrine Organ
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40879954/