Anderson Silva sustained a scare on Monday when the former UFC middleweight champion felt severe back pain after training jiu-jitsu in XGym Academy in Rio de Janeiro.
Hobbled by what he described as lower back pain, Silva reported that he could not feel his legs. He was transported to Barra D’Or Hospital, where he underwent several exams.
Silva was diagnosed with lumbago (pain in the lumbar region) by orthopedic spine specialist Dr. Sergio Gurgel, Combate.com reported.
The former king of the middleweight division has a history of back pain and this is not the first time he has sustai … Read the Full Article Here
Anderson Silva Sustains Back Injury; Fight with Diaz Still On
Anderson Silva sustained a scare on Monday when the former UFC middleweight champion felt severe back pain after training jiu-jitsu in XGym Academy in Rio de Janeiro.
Hobbled by what he described as lower back pain, Silva reported that he could not fe…