Most people remember Ronnie Coleman for his mighty proportions and eight consecutive Sandow trophies from 1998 to 2005, tying with Lee Haney. They also celebrate the 5 feet 11 inches tall and 300lbs weighing bodybuilder for surpassing seven Mr. Olympia titles of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Although Coleman started his journey in 1990, he quickly rose to fame, winning 26 IFBB pros. Moreover, he became the perfect poster body for the mass monster era. But behind all these glittering laurels stands a painful reality. 

Earlier, Coleman appeared in the Iced Coffee Hour podcast to take listeners through a detailed journey of his life. He delved into various topics- bodybuilding and otherwise. And no conversation about the behemoth athlete is over without deliberation on his injuries and his latest effort to cure the pain.

Ronnie Coleman underwent stem cell therapy to deal with his pain

The legend’s bodybuilding journey has been thrilling. Ronnie overtook the mantle of success from six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates, who carved his identity by training on HIT and progressive overload. To win the title, Coleman had to become bigger and better. Not only that, he had to beat the best lineup in the 1990s, like Flex Wheeler, Kevin Levrone, Jay Cutler, and many others. Hence, training hard was essential. 

In his desire to become the best, the King broke barriers of human strength and potential. However, the King suffered multiple injuries, and a herniated disc. He needed close to 13 surgeries to treat his ailment. Although Coleman etched his name in the annals of the Mr. Olympia competition, he banished himself to a lifetime of pain. However, he also brought his tenacity in fighting his ailments. 

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The King underwent stem cell therapy to manage his pain. He informed the hosts about the benefits. “For the most part, it wipes out the pain that I go through,” said Coleman. Moreover, the strength athlete is happy with the progress. “I almost two years that I’ve been getting stem cells, and it’s been the best thing that has ever happened to me in my life,” added the King. Despite dealing with the pain continuously, Coleman has no regret.

Coleman remains unfazed despite the pain

In the recent podcast, the trailblazer spoke about witnessing improvements in the treatment he undergoes every four months in Mexico. He used to have “numbness” in his feet and back, but it subsided considerably with the therapy. However, injuries could not stop Coleman from remembering his reign with fondness.

The former IFBB Pro appeared in a podcast by Joe Rogan a few years ago and talked about his unblemished record at length. Coleman used to train even with a herniated disc. “When you do something that you truly love and enjoy doing, that’s what you look forward to doing all the time regardless of how you feel,” told the winner. Although Coleman needs a wheelchair or crutch to walk now, the twinkle in his eyes and social media popularity is a testament to his greatness that no pain can overshadow.

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