How I timed oral BPC‑157 with physio for a stubborn rotator cuff strain

Posted by paul_rows in Healing & Recovery - 1 points, 0 comments.

I’ve been dealing with a nagging rotator cuff strain for about six weeks now – the kind where the pain spikes after a long coding session at the desk and then eases a bit after a light stretch. A few months back I tried oral BPC‑157 (stable arginate salt) for a gut issue and liked the convenience, so I thought I’d give it a shot for this shoulder problem. I started at 500 mcg once daily on an empty stomach, then moved to 500 mcg twice a day (morning and before bedtime) after the first week because the pain didn’t seem to improve much.

I also began seeing a physical therapist twice a week, focusing on eccentric rotator cuff work, and I made sure to take the morning dose at least an hour before the first session and the evening dose right after the final session. After about three weeks I noticed the ache during overhead lifts was noticeably less, and my range of motion improved by a few degrees. I did get a mild nausea the first two days, but it settled down.

Has anyone else tried timing oral BPC‑157 around rehab sessions? Did you stick with once‑daily dosing or go twice? I’m curious if the timing really makes a difference or if I’m just riding a placebo wave.

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