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11/04/2025

WELCOME TO YOUR LYMPHATIC SYSTEM!!!!
It is a vital part of the immune system, defending the body from infection and disease. It's a network of organs and tissues that transports nutrients, circulate bodily fluid, filter out unwanted substances. Did you know it also does....

Filtration: Lymph nodes filter lymph fluid, removing bacteria, viruses, and other foreign substances.

Immune defense: Produces and releases lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that fights germs and abnormal cells.

Nutrient transport: Absorbs fats and fat-soluble vitamins from the small intestine.

Blood pressure: Helps maintain blood pressure.

Heres some easy lifestyle things you can do that aren't massage related to keep your lymphatic system healthy!

Hydrate: Drink plenty of water throughout the day to support lymph flow.

Exercise regularly: Engage in moderate-intensity activities like walking, swimming, or biking to stimulate lymphatic drainage.

Reduce caffeine and alcohol intake: These substances can dehydrate the body and impair lymphatic function.

Get enough sleep: Sleep allows the body to repair and rejuvenate, including the lymphatic system.

Have a question? Let's start a conversation in the comments!

10/10/2025

Welcome to the world of fascia! Your body has TONS of it. Thin whispy layers, and thick heavy dense sheets.

What does it do? So much! Mainly it helps muscle groups work together and separately all at once. It supports and protects, and contains nerves and transmitters to help the body detect and respond to stimuli.

Fascia contains a network of channels that allows fluid to flow through it. This helps to nourish and lubricate the tissues it surrounds.

One of the MANY reasons staying hydrated is so important!

09/24/2025

Back and Bodyworx loves animal rescue. One of my favorite NFP animal rescues is Fido's Landing Inc NFP If any of you amazing people can donate or share, they sure could use some love right now 💚

07/08/2025

Yoda has found his forever home! Thank you to NAWS Humane Society of Illinois and Misty at SunKissed Greenz.

https://patch.com/illinois/mokena/its-our-yoda-1-000-days-later-adored-mokena-shelter-dog-goes-home?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_term=community+corner&utm_campaign=autopost&utm_content=mokena&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLaYzxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvyM5aOFi38Qa5iOQ8SuGJTh1HsD-0rWom-5mYaYQWoUjpGEqGldLCy_qv4T_aem_VUewqghrBJ402G87HiwQAQ

Finding Yoda a home was tricky, but NAWS Humane Society of Mokena didn't give up until he walked out their door for the last time.

06/26/2025

Think you have "sciatica"? Well, meet piriformis! This is one of the 6 deep lateral rotators of the hip. This guy is special, though, because he sits DIRECTLY on the sciatic nerve. So when he's unhappy, he pushes on it and sends that jolt of pain all the way down to around the mid calf. A great stretch for this bad boy is pigeon pose or modified pigeon 🤘

06/02/2025

THESE ARE THE NERVES THAT COME OUT OF OUR SPINE. There are 31 pairs of spinal nerves: 8 cervical nerves, 12 thoracic nerves, 5 lumbar nerves, 5 sacral nerves and 1 sciatic nerve.

These nerves transport motor, sensory, and autonomic signals between the spinal cord and the rest of our body. Pretty cool, huh!?!

05/07/2025

🐾✨ Let’s Get Yoda the Home He Deserves! ✨🐾

Yoda has been a long-time resident at NAWS Humane Society of Illinois, and he’s truly the sweetest boy you’ll ever meet. Loyal, loving, and ready to be someone’s very best friend 💛

To help Yoda start his next chapter with calm and comfort, SunKissed Greenz & Back and Bodyworx LLC have teamed up to give our special adopter (and Yoda!) the gift of zen.🪷

🌿 The Zen for Two Package 🌿

🎁 When you adopt Yoda, you’ll receive:
💆‍♀️ A 60-minute massage from Back & Bodyworx – just for YOU
🐶 2 months of pet CBD from SunKissed Greenz – just for YODA

It’s the perfect way to begin your bond together—with bliss, balance, and lots of love. 💗

📅 Offer valid until Yoda is adopted!
📩 For more info on Yoda, contact our wonderful friends at NAWS.

📢 Please share this post and help us find Yoda the forever home he deserves.
✨ Do it for Yoda. ✨

04/10/2025

My fav fighter getting ready for his fight in May 💚🤘

02/24/2025

Trapezius: the bane of our existence. Not only does it have a bunch of different attachment sites but upper trap is the antagonist of lower trap! Trigger points in Trapezius can also cause tension headaches shaped like a question mark around your ear. 😮

01/22/2025

Check this out!
https://www.zeel.com/blog/massage/benefits-of-massage/why-massage-is-essential-before-surgery/ #:~:text=While%20there%20is%20less%20research,reduce%20pain%20following%20the%20operation.

If you have a surgery coming up, it’s understandable to be preoccupied with associated appointments, filling prescriptions, pre-surgery jitters, and the ins and outs of surgical prep. That all makes it easy to overlook your sense of wellness, likely putting massage far out of your mind. But you ma...