Golden Era great Thomas Steven Platz, popularly known as Tom Platz continues to prevail as an active contributor to the fitness world. After years of retirement from his shiny bodybuilding career and earning the alias of ‘The Quadfather’, he took up the job of a professional coach. Platz guides and motivates the youth with his wise and pretty dramatic videos. Sadly, the legend was recently struck with an obstacle on his journey.?

In a recent Instagram post, Platz revealed that he was suffering from Bell?s Palsy, which has the left side of his face paralyzed. The athlete reflected on the situation and shared that he needs to slow down and listen to his body instead of simply overtraining himself.?

Tom Platz shares mindful insights on his condition?

What seemed like an explanation to the many fans asking Platz about his condition, the 63-year-old pro broke the news of his suffering on Instagram. He owned up to his ignorance and revealed that he overtrained, which might have influenced the situation. Hence, it was now time to slow down and recover.?

Sharing the details, Platz said that it started with a Gastroenteritis virus in his stomach and eventually affected the nerves on his face. He was diagnosed with Bell?s Palsy and explained that he is unable to open his mouth completely at the moment. Thus, taking a moment to reflect on it, the Quadfather accepted his probable drawbacks.?

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?I needed to slow down. Recover, but I ignored. Overtrained. So. God gave difficulties to overcome,??Platz noted in the caption of the post. He also credited Dr. Cha for her help and effective suggestions that have eased up his symptoms. Moreover, Platz admitted that he didn?t want to talk about it but the persistent questions from the community urged him to do so. Fans flooded the comments section with prayers and warm notes for the IFBB legend.?

Fans hope for Tom Platz?s speedy recovery

Within hours of the post, fans flocked to the comments to share their thoughts and prayers for the former bodybuilder. One fan wrote, ?Get well soon Tom. Time to stimulate not annihilate,? whereas another fan was disheartened by the athlete?s condition. ?Sad to see Tom like this,?? the note read. Platz is known for his high energy and electric enthusiasm, and seeing him suffering with Bell?s Palsy certainly did not feel good to the community.?

?Recover well sir Platz, even tired and overtrained you were an absolute pleasure and treasure to meet and talk too ??? another heartfelt note for the athlete read. A fan promised to be with Platz until he was fully recovered. The comments were brimming with similar notes for him, most wishing and praying for his quick recovery.?

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The love and support from the community must have been overwhelming for the Quadfather. The athlete is undergoing treatment and hopes to recover to his best self in no time.?