“You’re in Pain Your Whole Life”: Ronnie “The King” Coleman Opened Up to Joe Rogan About How He Won Eight Straight Mr. Olympia Titles With a Herniated Disc

This was the case with Ronnie too. Coleman had a terrible injury that caused him great agony while working out. His dedication to establishing himself led him to push his injured body to its limit. This went on for years until he finally got surgery. 

Ronnie Coleman won his Mr. Olympia title while injured

In 2020, Ronnie was a guest for the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. Ronnie and Joe have a great bonding and while the duo was talking about Coleman’s surgery procedures, his herniated disc injury came up. Medical professionals know how bad a disc injury can be, even causing paralysis in extreme cases.

But, for Ronnie, his passion topped his pain. Coleman injured his spine in 1996, in midst of a session. This ex Mr. Olympia narrated,  “There was a loud crunching sound… but the athlete in you is like, ‘Let’s go on.'” 

Using this experience, the bodybuilder also threw light on the eventuality of injury in aesthetic-based sports like bodybuilding. He said, “If you’re an athlete you’re in pain your whole life”. 

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No wonder fans are awed by his mental strength!

Coleman’s eventual decline in health

Even after his series of surgeries in 2007, Ronnie was unable to get back to his former shape. His body was so broken that it needed 13 total surgeries. The procedures greatly inhibited the king’s movements. And now, sadly, he has to depend on crutches to walk.

But, Ronnie being the legend he is, never gave up. Instead, he is still in quite a good shape and works out however he can. He also runs his youtube channel and collaborates with other physique athletes. 

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It is best to say, even a life-threatening injury could not stop his life force. Fans often stay connected to him via his social media and his influence remains unchallenged.