The 5 Hidden Systems of the Body You’ve Been Ignoring (But Shouldn’t) #5: Muscle-Organ Connection – The Triceps and the Pancreas?

When I first read the research about decorin—a myokine secreted by the triceps—I was blown away. Here was biochemical proof of something I’d sensed in practice for years: that muscles are messengers. One client with chronic blood sugar issues had a weak triceps muscle. We strengthened and balanced that area, and with some nutritional support, her glucose levels finally began to shift. Coincidence? I don’t think so.

Anatomy & Physiology

Muscles don’t just move you—they speak to your organs. Myokines like decorin are hormonal messengers that affect insulin regulation, inflammation, and immune defense. Your triceps, your quads, your core—they’re like hidden levers for deeper healing.

Signs of Dysfunction

• Weak muscle tone

• Blood sugar fluctuations

• Chronic fatigue

• Inflammation that won’t calm down

How It’s Tested

• Applied Kinesiology muscle testing

• Blood markers (glucose, insulin, A1C)

• Muscle composition scans

Three At-Home Ways to Improve It

1. Strength train (especially triceps!) – Movement sends healing signals.

2. Fuel post-workout – Feed your body what it needs to recover and signal.

3. Sunlight and vitamin D – Supports muscle, immune, and hormonal systems.

Two Clinical Therapies That Help

• Functional muscle testing + myofascial reset

• Resistance training integrated with neurological cues