Ronnie Coleman suffered serious injuries in the latter half of his bodybuilding career. The eight-time Mr. Olympia dominated the sport for eight years and even won the Arnold Classic and Mr. Olympia in the same year in 2001. However, the injuries caught up to Coleman, and the bodybuilding legend had to undergo multiple surgeries. While these surgeries helped prevent further injuries, Coleman had to go through painful spinal fusion, hip replacements, and more.

After multiple major surgeries, the former champion had to deal with constant pain and lost his ability to walk without assistance. Even today, Coleman moves around in his wheelchair for the most part. However, since last year, the bodybuilder has undergone experimental stem cell therapy treatment. Earlier, the bodybuilding legend posted about the improvements he has made renewing fans’ hopes.

Ronnie Coleman is virtually pain-free

Besides losing the ability to walk without crutches, the King suffered debilitating pain. No amount of physiotherapy or painkillers helped remedy the bodybuilding icon until he tried Stem Cell therapy. The eight-time Mr. Olympia worked with Regenamex Clinic and, after multiple sessions, said he felt better. Last year, the former champion said the pain had reduced.

In his latest Instagram post, Coleman had a positive update for fans. He shared a video by Regenamex, which stated the pain is all but gone. “After undergoing a series of stem cell therapy sessions, Ronnie Coleman has fully recovered from his herniated disc, with the pain subsiding to the point where it no longer affects him,” the video claimed. The positive developments rekindled Coleman’s fans that he might walk again.

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The bodybuilding legend’s fans had one question

After the positive update, fans wanted to know how far Coleman’s recovery has progressed. “Can he walk now?” asked one fan. “I hope one day Ronnie can walk again, a king like him deserves to stand high,” wished another fan. A third fan wrote a similar comment. “I’ll keep on going maybe you’ll get off all your pain meds (and) be able to walk again?” hoped the fan.

“If this is true you should be able to walk no?” commented another fan. However, Regenaeax had a reply for the fans. The clinic’s Instagram handle also commented on Coleman’s post. The clinic’s page recounted the ten major surgeries and titanium bone replacements inside the 59-year-old’s body. “It’s important to note that stem cells cannot regenerate titanium, but they can effectively reduce inflammation at a cellular level, resulting in a significant reduction in pain,” wrote Regenamex.

However, the clinic also explained that Coleman has to undergo the treatment at regular intervals to be pain-free because stem cells also die like all cells. While they didn’t promise that Coleman would walk again, the clinic assured “Ronnie’s increased happiness, health, and overall better quality of life.”

While it’s uncertain if Ronnie Coleman will walk again, staying pain-free is a huge achievement for the champion with an indomitable spirit.

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