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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Summary
This episode introduces Dr. Umar Nisar, a chiropractor and manual therapist widely respected and famously known for his work with Nick Walker, who placed 6th in this year's Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition. Dr. Nisar discusses the nuances of sports performance and recovery, particularly for elite bodybuilders and strength athletes first; then relates this to the lifestyle bodybuilder and strength athlete. Dr. Nisar shares his journey from his education to founding Asylum Sport Performance and Recovery in Voorhees, New Jersey. His approach integrates chiropractic care with applied clinical nutrition and advanced recovery modalities such as cryotherapy, infrared saunas, and manual therapy. The discussion highlights the importance of active rehabilitation tailored to athletes’ training cycles, especially during injury recovery and competition prep.Dr. Nisar explains the distinctions between passive and active rehabilitation, emphasizing restoring pain-free range of motion and the strategic use of modalities like cryotherapy for acute injuries and infrared saunas for inflammation and water weight management. He also touches on the mental and physiological benefits of these treatments for athletes preparing for competition.
Sneak Peek at Interview with Nick Walker's Soft Tissue Clinician, Dr. Umar Nisar
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