BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound-157) is a synthetic 15-amino acid pentadecapeptide derived from a protective protein found in human gastric juice
Starting a new peptide can trigger hypervigilance
The pain can occur if the labrum is torn, frayed, or damaged
Gabrielle Lyon, DO Board-Certified Family Physician Founder, Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine Author, Forever Strong Source: Integrative & Complementary Therapies, 2024 InsideTracker Longevity by Design Podcast, 2025 A 2025 joint advisory from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the American Society for Nutrition, the Obesity Medicine Association, and the Obesity Society emphasized that nutritional counseling is essential for patients on GLP-1 therapy not optional
This is why its so common to see peptide therapy recommended as a complement to physical therapy and rehabilitation
Reviews published in 2024 and 2025 also note growing interest in GLP-1 medications across rheumatology, especially for inflammatory arthritis and psoriasis