JRE MMA Show #87 with Kamaru Usman

Injury Management

Kamaru Usman shares his approach to managing injuries, a crucial aspect of his career as a UFC Welterweight Champion. He emphasizes the importance of working with skilled professionals like Dr. Menge and Dr. Davidson, who provide both physical therapy and psychological relief 1. Usman describes his experience with injuries, such as a severe strain that required him to adapt his training regimen 2.

Even if something's not going my way, I just. I'm gonna adapt.

--- Kamaru Usman

He highlights the necessity of pushing through pain while maintaining a focus on recovery and adaptation 3.

   

Chiropractic Care

Usman discusses his experiences with chiropractic care, expressing skepticism about its effectiveness. He recounts how some athletes, like boxer Errol Spence, avoid chiropractors, believing they might worsen conditions 3. Joe Rogan adds historical context, explaining that chiropractic practices originated from a magnetic healer in the 1800s, which adds to the skepticism 4.

Chiropractors were invented in the 18 hundreds by a magnetic healer during a seance.

--- Joe Rogan

Despite this, Usman acknowledges that some practitioners provide valuable physical therapy and relief 5.

   

Alternative Therapies

Exploring alternative therapies, Usman highlights the role of massages and physical therapy in his recovery process. He notes the psychological benefits of these treatments, even as a skeptic of the placebo effect 1. Usman also shares his routine of using heat to manage pain and maintain mobility, which allows him to continue training despite injuries 3.

The massage, that's the thing, too. Yeah, the massage.

--- Kamaru Usman

These therapies, combined with his resilience, help him stay competitive in the demanding world of MMA.