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Weight Loss with GLP-1s

Weight Loss to Relieve Stress on Spine and Joints

If pain, stress, and busy schedules have made weight loss feel impossible, you're not alone. At Desert Shadows Chiropractic & Wellness, we pair movement based care with medically directed GLP-1 therapy (semaglutide) to help you lose weight safely, steadily, and sustainably, while you rebuild mobility and confidence.

Semaglutide has transformed medical weight loss, helping many patients lose 10 to 15% (and often more), of weight when combined with nutrition and activity changes. Large clinical trials show average losses around 15 to 17% over 68 weeks compared with 2 to 3% on a placebo, according to the New England Journal of Medicine. This underscores what many of us thought, that biology, not willpower, is often the missing piece for weight loss.

Why GLP-1 Fits A Chiropractic Approach

Chiropractic care restores healthy movement patterns and reduces pain so you can be active again. Semaglutide supports weight loss by lowering appetite, reducing cravings, and helping you feel full on less food, making it easier to follow a sensible plan as your body moves better. Together they reinforce each other: less pain → more activity; better appetite control → steadier progress.

What is Semaglutide and How Does It Work?

Semglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist, a medicine that mimics a natural gut-brain hormone involved in appetite and glucose control. Injectable semaglutide for chronic weight management is FDA approved to be used with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity. Dosing is once weekly with a gradual step up to a maintenance dose. It works in three main ways:

Signals satiety in the brain to reduce hunger and cravings,
Slows gastric emptying, helping you feel full longer, and
Improves metabolic control (e.g., insulin response) which can support healthy energy balance.

Personalized Program For You

Whole-person assessment: Our medical team will review medical history, goals, meds, and movement patterns, conduct a blood screening, and create a customized weight loss plan that includes nutrition, sleep and activity supports.

Custom dosing & support: Our medical team will manage and monitor your dosage for comfort, mobility and body composition trends.

Movement first coaching: Gentle mobility, progressive strength, and daily-life ergonomics lower joint stress so activity becomes enjoyable again, which is key to long-term maintenance. Once you achieve your weight loss goal, you'll move to a maintenance program that provides additional support.

Is there anyone who shouldn't use it?

Anyone who is not serious about combining treatment along with dietary changes and physical exercise, as they work together for results and to achieve long-term maintenance. Certain medical conditions including pregnancy and breast feeding are contra-indicated. During your medical history, our medical team will screen for eligibility and conduct blood work.

Will the weight come back if I stop?

Similar to blood pressure medicine or cholesterol meds, weight often trends towards baseline if treatment and lifestyle changes stop. Our program builds movement habits, strength, and nutrition skills to maximize maintenance.

Can I use semaglutide if I'm on pain meds or have spine issues?

Often yes, but we'll coordinate care with your doctor. Our role is to reduce pain, improve mechanics, and support activity, which enhances results and the quality of life during your GLP-1 journey.