 More than 60% of the U.S. population is deficient in magnesium — and most people have no idea how deeply that deficiency affects their muscles, their recovery, their energy, and even their DNA. At Hybrid Health Performance, we see it every day: Tight muscles. Slow recovery. Chronic inflammation. Poor sleep. Anxiety. Fatigue. All of it has one thing in common — cellular stress. And magnesium is one of the body’s primary tools for neutralizing that stress. A recent study from the University of South Australia, published in the European Journal of Nutrition, just confirmed how essential magnesium truly is. Magnesium Protects Your Genetic Blueprint Researchers followed 172 healthy adults (average age 54) to understand how magnesium levels influence DNA stability — the body’s ability to keep its genetic instructions intact. They discovered something they called a “toxic combination”:
Together, these two factors dramatically increased three markers of DNA damage:
These are essentially scars on your DNA, and they’re linked to accelerated aging and chronic diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and certain cancers. The takeaway: Magnesium is a critical cofactor for DNA repair. Without it, your cells can’t fix themselves. Why This Matters for Muscle Therapy At Hybrid Health, we focus on restoring the body’s natural ability to heal, move, and perform. Magnesium plays a central role in that mission. 1. Muscle Relaxation & Cramp Prevention Magnesium regulates calcium inside muscle cells. Low magnesium = muscles that stay tight, spasm, or cramp. 2. Tissue Repair & Inflammation Control Magnesium supports ATP production — the energy currency your cells use to repair tissue. 3. Nervous System Down‑Regulation Magnesium calms the sympathetic nervous system, helping your body shift out of “fight or flight” and into “rest and repair.” 4. Better Sleep = Better Recovery Magnesium supports melatonin production and reduces nighttime muscle tension. 5. Protection Against Long‑Term Wear & Tear The study confirmed magnesium helps maintain genomic stability, slowing the cellular aging process. If you’re training hard, stressed, or dealing with chronic tightness, your magnesium needs go up — and deficiency hits harder. How Much Magnesium Do You Need? The researchers recommended at least 300 mg/day to support DNA repair and reduce the harmful effects of elevated homocysteine. But here’s the catch: Most magnesium supplements are poorly absorbed and cause digestive issues. That’s why Hybrid Health partnered with Optimal Health Systems — their formulas are:
Our top recommendations: These are the same formulas we use with Hybrid Health clients who want faster recovery, better sleep, and long‑term cellular protection. The Bottom Line Magnesium isn’t just a supplement — it’s a foundational mineral for:
If you’re training, recovering from injury, or simply trying to feel and function better, magnesium is one of the most impactful changes you can make. Want help choosing the right magnesium for your goals? Reach out — Hybrid Health has you covered. 
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 If you're suffering chronic pain, an important step to take is to check if you're deficient in micronutrients. This was the primary finding of a new study in which researchers demonstrated that fixing micronutrient deficiencies is an effective step in reducing pain levels. The study, conducted at the Health Sciences department at the University of Arizona in Tucson, focused on five micronutrients commonly associated with chronic pain: Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, magnesium, folate and Vitamin C. To conduct the study, the researchers used participant data from a large database operated by the National Institutes of Health. The database is known as the All of Us research project. The researchers examined the micronutrient status in subjects which were divided into three general categories: Those without pain; those with mild-to-moderate chronic pain; and those with severe chronic pain. The data was also further examined based on race and ethnicity. The number of enrolled subjects varied per micronutrient---from a low of 656 for Vitamin C to a high of 93,445 for magnesium. Using widely-accepted reference ranges for nutrient levels, the team classified participants as normal, deficient, or borderline deficient. Findings The researchers found that while there were some differences between sexes and ethnicity, all groups with chronic pain had a greater incidence of deficiencies in Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, folate, and magnesium. The results were most noticeable with regards to those with severe chronic pain. With regards to the fifth nutrient---Vitamin C---the results were less dramatic. Only men showed a relationship between pain and deficiency in Vitamin C. It was discovered that males with mild-to-moderate and severe chronic pain were likelier to have low and borderline low levels of Vitamin C than those without chronic pain. Moreover, men with borderline and severe Vitamin C deficiency were also more likely to have chronic pain. The findings of the cross-sectional study were published in Pain Practice in May 2025. Poor general nutrition knowledge While not the first study examining the link between micronutrient deficiencies and pain, the authors of the study asserted theirs was "the first to take a large-scale precision medicine approach to chronic pain." The study's authors further stressed that they hoped the findings would help lead to a time when "personalized nutritional strategies" would be used to help manage pain. While this sounds like a simple and obvious suggestion, it will not be easy to implement in a medical system that is wholly pharmaceutical based---as is the situation in the U.S. The current U.S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has frequently lamented the lack of nutrition training for American health professionals. According to Kennedy, on average new doctors only receive 2.5 hours of nutritional education during their lengthy medical training. For this reason most medical doctors have little to no knowledge regarding the intrinsic relationship between nutrient deficiencies and numerous health conditions. This not only affects the sphere of pain treatment---as was examined in the current study---but virtually all health conditions. Earlier studies Due to the expensive nature of controlled independent clinical studies, large-scale studies on non-patented nutrients are rare; however, numerous small-scale studies have demonstrated a link between various essential nutrients and chronic pain. A 2016 study found Vitamin D to be an effective "replacement treatment on musculoskeletal symptoms and quality of life in patients with chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain." A 2020 study found higher intakes of calcium and magnesium reduced migraine pain; and a 2021 study, conducted in Italy found B-vitamins were effective in addressing chronic pain. In this study the Italian researchers had openly stated their goal was to examine "non-drug treatments" that might help reduce the opioid crisis. Hopefully more studies like this will one day help eliminate the world's dependency on prescription drugs. - - - Premium whole food vitamins and chelated minerals can be found in Optimal 2 - Whole Food Vitamin/Mineral from Optimal Health Systems. Click on the banner below on this page to learn more. - - - Sources: Pain Practice (2025 study), International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases (2016 study), Frontiers in Nutrition (2020 study), Pain Practice (2021 study).   Creatine is one of the most popular supplements in the sports genre today. It has been proven to help build muscle, improve strength, and even boost speed. Due to it's well-earned reputation for building muscle mass, it has long been thought of only as a "men's supplement." For this reason most of the research on creatine’s benefits has been conducted on men, with about 90% of the existing studies being exclusively male subjects. This is unfortunate because it has caused many women to avoid creatine, even as a growing body of evidence suggests the nutrient's benefits may be even greater for women than men. Decades of research has already made it clear that creatine doesn't make women look like Arnold Schwarzenegger—instead it helps build lean muscle, reduces fatigue during exercise, and helps maintain bone health. And more recent research has changed the dynamic for women even further. It is now recognized that creatine's benefits for women include cognitive support, sleep quality, memory and mood enhancement. Two studies in 2025 greatly solidified this thinking, and offered insights as to why the benefits are so striking for women. Study 1 - Energy for women A narrative review published in January 2025 explicitly broke down why women have a 20-30% lower dietary intake of creatine than men and how that affects energy metabolism during different phases of the menstrual cycle. The review was published in Nutrients and was appropriately titled Creatine Supplementation Beyond Athletics. The 21-page review cited more than 100 sources to draw the conclusion that it was time for people to stop thinking of creatine as a "gym supplement" and to start looking at it more as a "metabolic primer" for the female body. The researchers first point to a biological "starting line" difference: Women generally have about 70–80% lower dietary intake of creatine compared to men, primarily due to lower consumption of meat. Because of this, the study argues that women are actually "primed" to respond better to creatine supplementation than men because their baseline is lower to begin with. Next, the researchers document how the menstrual cycle affects energy: During the second half of the cycle, when progesterone is high, the body’s energy expenditure actually increases (metabolism speeds up). This increased energy demand, in turn, increases the depletion of the body's natural creatine stores. The researchers noted that supplementation during this phase helps bridge that gap, reducing the specific fatigue and "brain fog" many women report during their cycle. Finally, the researchers documented that creatine is highly effective at maintaining cognitive function during periods of poor sleep—a common issue for women during perimenopause or postpartum. The researchers further noted that creatine supports the brain's energy metabolism in ways that may help stabilize mood. Study 2 - support for women mid-life A study published in Journal of the American Nutrition Association in August 2025, is another example of "benefits beyond muscles." The study documented how creatine supports the brain and lipid profiles of women navigating the hormonal shifts of mid-life. To draw their conclusions researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial on 36 perimenopausal and menopausal women. The researchers then documented brain creatine levels and measured cognitive reaction times. They found that even "medium-dose" creatine supplementation significantly improved reaction times of test subjects. It also increased frontal brain creatine levels compared to the placebo. "Our findings suggest that (creatine) supplementation protocol may be a promising, safe, effective, and practical dietary strategy for improving clinical outcomes and elevating brain creatine concentrations in perimenopausal and menopausal women," the researchers wrote in the study summary. Find creatine in the following Optimal Health Systems products: • Optimal Creatine • Optimal Muscle Rx • Optimal BFF • NOS Performance Paks Sources for this article include: Nutrients, Journal of American Nutrition Association.  April is the season of softening — a time to release what’s been tight, breathe a little deeper, and give your body the attention it’s been quietly asking for. To honor that energy, we’ve curated a lineup of specials designed to help you reset, restore, and reconnect with yourself.
Whether you’re seeking relief, sculpting, healing, or simply a moment of care, there’s something here for you. CryoFacial + CryoSlimming with Drew — Only $50 A refreshing, sculpting, inflammation‑melting combo to help you look and feel renewed. Tighten, tone, and brighten your skin while targeting stubborn areas. A powerful spring reset at an unbeatable price. Muscle Therapy with Evan — 30 Minutes for $50 If your body has been carrying tension, Evan’s focused 30‑minute session delivers fast, effective relief. Improve mobility, release tightness, and restore strength without losing half your day. Muscle Therapy with Lucy — 30 Minutes for $60 Lucy brings a warm, intuitive approach to bodywork that helps melt stress and unwind deep tension. Her 30‑minute April special is perfect for anyone needing a gentle reset or targeted relief. C‑Section & Tummy Tuck Scar Freedom Series with Vice — $500 (Normally $750) Five deeply therapeutic 45–50 minute sessions designed to soften scar tissue, restore mobility, and help you reconnect with your core. Gentle, powerful, and often life‑changing. If you’ve been living with restriction or discomfort, April is the ideal time to begin your healing. Nasal Release Technique with Vice — $70 (Normally $80) For sinus pressure, headaches, congestion, or cranial tension, this precise technique offers immediate, targeted relief. It helps open the sinuses, improve airflow, and release deep restrictions throughout the head and face. Small technique, big impact. This Month Is About You Healing doesn’t have to be dramatic. Sometimes it’s a single session that shifts everything. Sometimes it’s finally tending to the places you’ve been ignoring. Sometimes it’s choosing to feel better — today, not “someday.” We’re here to support that choice. Vice & Team HHP  Life doesn’t slow down—not for weekend warriors chasing PRs, not for parents juggling work, kids, and everything in between. And when your schedule is packed, it’s easy to ignore the aches, tightness, and movement limitations that quietly build up over time. But here’s the truth: your body keeps score. Every skipped warm‑up, every long day at the desk, every “I’ll deal with it later” adds up. That’s where muscle therapy becomes more than a luxury—it becomes a necessity.
At Hybrid Health Performance in Bakersfield, we approach muscle and movement healing with a level of intention, science, and personalization that sets us apart. We don’t believe in cookie‑cutter sessions or quick fixes. We believe in restoring the body so you can live, train, and move with confidence. What Makes Hybrid Health Performance Different Most people think muscle therapy is just about relieving pain. At HHP, it’s about performance, longevity, and resilience. Our team—Evan, Lucia, Drew, and Vice—brings a unique blend of expertise across movement science, recovery, strength training, and hands‑on therapy. We work together to understand how your body moves, where it compensates, and what it needs to function at its best. Instead of chasing symptoms, we look at the whole system. Tight hips might come from weak glutes. Shoulder pain might start at the spine. Low‑back tension might be rooted in breathing mechanics. When you understand the “why,” you can finally fix the “what.” Why Busy Lives Need Better Recovery If you’re a parent, your body is your engine. If you’re an athlete, it’s your foundation. If you’re both, you’re basically a superhero—but even superheroes need maintenance. Muscle therapy helps you: • Reduce chronic tension and pain • Improve mobility and joint health • Recover faster from workouts • Move with more efficiency and less effort • Prevent injuries before they happen • Stay active, strong, and capable as life demands more from you When your body feels better, everything in your life gets better—your energy, your mood, your patience, your performance, your confidence. Your Body Deserves More Than “Good Enough” At Hybrid Health Performance, we’re here to help you feel and move better—not just today, but for the long run. Whether you’re chasing your kids, chasing a goal, or chasing a better version of yourself, your body deserves the same level of care you give to everything else in your life. If you’re ready to move without pain, train without fear, and live with more freedom, our team is here for you. Vice & Team HHP  The future of recovery is here—and we’re rolling it out now. At Hybrid Health Performance, we’ve designed innovative healing protocols to help you move better, feel stronger, and reclaim your body’s full potential. Whether you’re chasing peak performance, breaking free from chronic pain, or simply ready for a reset, these new offerings are built to transform.
New Recovery Protocols The Rebuild Protocol A 4-week intensive recovery experience designed to help you move better, feel stronger, and finally break free from chronic pain, injury, or performance plateaus. Think of it as your reset button. Perfect for athletes, first responders, or anyone tired of feeling stuck in their body. Includes: • 1 Initial Consultation & Muscle Assessment • 4 Muscle Therapy Sessions (20–25 min) • 4 Radial Shockwave Treatments • 4 Localized Cryotherapy Sessions • 4 Performance Breathing Sessions Total: 4 Sessions, Once A Week, With Each Session Being 45-60 Minutes - Headaches, Neck Pain & Breath Reset A 5-session recovery protocol targeting the root causes—not just the symptoms—of chronic neck pain, sinus pressure, tension headaches, and restricted breathing. Using advanced manual therapy, cranial decompression, and nervous system regulation, we restore balance where it matters most. Includes: • 1 Initial Postural & Breath Assessment • 5 Muscle Therapy Sessions (Upper Back & Neck Focused) • 5 Performance Breathing Therapy Sessions • 5 Radial Shockwave Sessions • 4 Localized Cryotherapy Sessions (Upper Back & Neck Focused) Total: 5 Sessions, Once A Week, With Each Session Being 45-60 Minutes - C-Section & Tummy Tuck Scar Freedom Scars can disrupt more than skin—they affect fascia, nerves, posture, digestion, and even emotional well-being. This specialized protocol blends scar release, microcurrent neurostimulation, muscle therapy, and radial shockwave to soften adhesions, restore tissue glide, and reconnect you to your core. Includes: • 1 Initial Consultation & Scar Tissue Assessment • 5 Scar Release Sessions (C-Section and/or Tummy Tuck) • 5 Muscle Therapy Sessions (Core & Pelvic Focus) Total: 5 Sessions, Once A Week, With Each Session Being 45-60 Minutes Price Adjustments for 2026 We’ve extended our Summer Special through the end of 2025. Starting January 1st, 2026, here’s what’s changing: Muscle Therapy Sessions with Vice • Current Price: $60 (through 2025) • Lock in $60 by setting up a recurring session (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly) OR by booking your next appointment before leaving. • Localized Cryotherapy add-on: +$10 (worth every penny for the benefits when combined with muscle therapy & shockwave). • New Price: $80 (30 min, one problematic area, includes radial shockwave & cryotherapy if needed) Cryoslimming + Cryofacials with Drew • Current Price: $65 (through 2025) • New Price: $80 (starting 2026, with an exciting new tool added to the protocol). Muscle Therapy Package with Lucy & Evan • New Offer: 10 sessions for $500 • That’s only $50 per session—a $10 savings each time when purchased in bulk. Let’s End 2025 Strong This is your chance to step into 2026 with momentum, clarity, and strength. Our new protocols are designed to reset, restore, and reignite your body. Don’t wait—secure your sessions now, lock in your pricing, and experience the future of recovery. Hybrid Health Performance: Where science meets recovery, and recovery fuels performance. To your wellness, Vice & Team HHP  When it comes to treating chronic pain, stubborn knots, or nagging injuries, a one-size-fits-all approach often falls short. That’s why at Hybrid Health Performance, we believe in a smarter, more strategic solution: combining muscle therapy, radial shockwave, and localized cryotherapy in a single, targeted session. This trio isn’t just trendy—it’s rooted in science and designed to accelerate healing, reduce pain, and restore function faster than isolated treatments alone.
The Power of Synergy Each modality plays a unique role in the recovery process:
Individually, each treatment offers benefits. But together? They create a powerful cascade of healing responses. Muscle therapy opens the door, shockwave drives the change, and cryotherapy seals the deal. Why It Works Better Together Think of it like a three-step reset for your body:
Ready to Feel the Difference? If you’ve been chasing relief with little success, it’s time to stop treating symptoms and start addressing the source. Our integrated sessions are designed to target one problematic area with precision, intention, and results. Book your session today and experience what happens when science, strategy, and hands-on care come together. Your body will thank you. 👉 Schedule Your Recovery Session Now. Vice & Team HHP  Let’s talk about pickleball. Yes, that gloriously chaotic mashup of tennis, ping pong, and suburban ambition. It’s sweeping the nation faster than a dad joke at a barbecue—baller stats too: from 3.5 million players to a whopping 8.9 million in just three years. That’s not a sport, that’s a movement. And it’s got boomers, Gen Xers, and even some spicy millennials trading brunch for backhands.
Why the obsession? It’s easy to learn, wildly social, and gives you a cardio kick without wrecking your knees. But before you grab your paddle and channel your inner Serena Williams, let’s get real: pickleball can be a contact sport… with the ground. Injuries: The Uninvited Doubles Partner A 2021 study dug into ER visits from 2010 to 2019 and found nearly 29,000 pickleball-related injuries among older adults. That’s not just a twisted ankle—it’s sprains (32.2%), fractures (28.1%), and contusions (10.6%). Translation? Your weekend warrior dreams might come with a side of wrist brace. • Older men were 3.5x more likely to sprain or strain something. • Older women were 3.7x more likely to fracture something. • And ladies, brace yourselves—your risk of wrist fracture is 9x higher than the guys. Falls, awkward pivots, rogue rackets, and surprise collisions with fences, benches, or fellow players (yes, Karen, I’m looking at you) are all part of the pickleball drama. Repetitive Stress: The Silent Saboteur Pickleball mimics tennis in movement, which means your elbow might start throwing tantrums. Enter: lateral epicondylitis, aka tennis elbow. It’s the kind of pain that makes you question every life choice involving a paddle. Add in carpal tunnel and other repetitive strain injuries, and suddenly your hobby feels like a full-time job. This is where Hybrid Health Performance steps in like the hero in a rom-com montage. Our muscle therapy isn’t just a massage—it’s precision rehab. And our radial shockwave therapy? It’s like sending a breakup text to inflammation. Fast, effective, and unapologetically powerful. Team HHP, Assemble Hybrid Health Muscle Therapists are seeing a tidal wave of pickleball-induced drama: acute injuries, chronic stress, and joints that sound like popcorn. The gold standard treatment? A multimodal approach: • Manual therapies to get you moving like butter on a hot skillet • Targeted exercises to rebuild your swagger • Modalities and nutrition tweaks to calm the chaos • And yes, activity modifications—because sometimes you need to sit your competitive self down At Hybrid Health Performance, we blend all that with our signature touch: muscle therapy that melts tension and radial shockwave that kicks pain to the curb. Heart Check Before Paddle Smack One last spicy stat: 1 in 10 pickleball-related ER visits were due to cardiovascular events. So if you’ve been more couch potato than court predator, talk to your doc before diving in. Stretch like you mean it, hydrate like it’s your job, and for the love of your joints—pace yourself. Pickleball should be fun, flirty, and full of high-fives—not hospital bracelets. Dress smart, play safe, and if your body starts throwing shade, come see us at Hybrid Health Performance. We’ll get you back on the court with less pain, more power, and a whole lot of sass. To your court sass, Vice & Team HHP  Shoulder pain can be a silent thief—stealing your strength, your sleep, and your ability to do the things you love. One of the most common culprits? Bicep tendon irritation or injury, often hiding in plain sight. The biceps tendon connects your upper arm muscle to the bones in your shoulder. When inflamed or damaged, it can cause sharp pain in the front of the shoulder, weakness when lifting or rotating the arm, and a deep ache that lingers long after activity. Left untreated, it can lead to chronic dysfunction and even rotator cuff issues. At Hybrid Health Performance, we’ve seen firsthand how debilitating this pain can be. But we’ve also seen what’s possible when the right tools meet the right team. Our approach combines targeted muscle therapy, shockwave treatment, and personalized rehabilitation exercises. Muscle therapy helps release tension and restore mobility in surrounding tissues. Shockwave therapy—a non-invasive treatment using acoustic waves—stimulates blood flow, breaks down scar tissue, and accelerates healing at the cellular level. And when paired with smart, progressive rehab, the results are powerful. Evan, Lucy, and I have helped countless clients reclaim their strength and confidence. One of them, Sarah, shared this: “I came in barely able to lift my arm without pain. After just a few sessions with the Hybrid team, I felt a huge difference. The shockwave therapy was a game-changer, and the rehab plan made me feel strong again. I’m back to swimming and sleeping through the night—pain-free.” -S.B. Whether you're an athlete, a weekend warrior, or someone who just wants to carry groceries without wincing, you deserve to move freely and without fear.
Ready to take the first step toward healing? Book your assessment today and let’s build your comeback—together. To Your Healing, Vice & Team HHP At Hybrid Health Performance, we believe healing starts with truth. Muscle therapy isn’t just about massage or temporary relief—it’s a science-backed, client-centered approach to restoring mobility, reducing pain, and reclaiming your life. But too often, myths cloud the conversation and keep people stuck in cycles of frustration. Let’s clear the air and bust three of the biggest myths about muscle therapy.
Myth #1: “If it doesn’t hurt, it’s not working.” Truth: Pain is not a measure of progress. While some techniques may involve discomfort—especially when addressing chronic tension or scar tissue—effective muscle therapy is about precision, not punishment. At Hybrid Health, we use modalities like shockwave therapy and neurostim microcurrent to target root causes without triggering unnecessary pain. Healing should feel like restoration, not re-traumatization. Myth #2: “Muscle therapy is just for athletes.” Truth: Muscle therapy is for anyone with a body. Whether you're a new mom recovering from a C-section, a desk worker battling tech neck, or someone living with chronic pain, your muscles deserve care. We specialize in protocols that support post-surgical recovery, nerve entrapment, and everyday dysfunction—not just performance enhancement. Healing is human, not elite. Myth #3: “One session should fix everything.” Truth: Real healing takes time. Muscle therapy isn’t a magic wand—it’s a process. Scar tissue, nerve compression, and movement dysfunction often build up over years. Our approach blends therapeutic modalities with education and movement strategies to create lasting change. One session might offer relief, but consistent care builds resilience. At Hybrid Health Performance, we don’t just treat symptoms—we listen to your story, honor your pain, and walk with you toward healing. If you’ve been told to “just stretch more” or “live with it,” we’re here to offer something better: truth, tools, and transformation. Ready to bust your own myths and start healing with intention? Reach out. Your body deserves it. Cheers to your healing, Vice & Team HHP |
AuthorVice Lujan is a muscle and movement specialist in Bakersfield, CA. Vice specializes in reestablishing normal, pain-free range of motion of the body. Archives
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