04/15/2026
If you're using a GLP 1 medication and noticing nagging injuries, there may be a connection worth exploring.
Weight loss changes more than the number on the scale. Intake, protein levels, energy availability, and micronutrients can all shift. Tendons and connective tissue rely on those inputs to heal and tolerate load.
This is not about blaming medications. It's about understanding physiology so you can support your body appropriately.
If symptoms appear during periods of reduced intake, don't just chase the injury. Look at the system supporting the tissue.