Joe Rogan Experience #1166 - Diamond Dallas Page

Page went from bone-on-bone L4/L5 with three spine specialists telling him he’d never wrestle again to returning to the ring and winning the world title by systematically combining yoga positions, rehab drills, and slow, dynamic-resistance strength work (DDPY).

By flexing muscles hard through each range of motion, slowing reps, and integrating movements like push-ups, squats, and lunges into yoga flows, DDPY elevates heart rate and builds intense strength and core stability without heavy weights.

Disabled vet Arthur Boorman went from canes, back and knee braces, and being told he’d never walk unassisted to losing 140 pounds in 10 months, discarding all braces, and running—proving that incremental daily effort, even starting in bed or a chair, can completely change capacity.

Page emphasizes removing or sharply reducing gluten, dairy, excess sugar, and heavily processed foods in favor of “what your great-grandparents called food”—organic, minimally processed ingredients—which he says dramatically reduced pain for him, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Scott Hall, and many clients.

Page argues that training and nutrition are only about 10% of the equation; the other 90% is the “six inches between your ears”—replacing defeatist stories (“I can’t”) with empowering ones (“I can do this”) and rehearsing success before big moments.

DDPY is structured from bed-based routines to chair workouts to standing and advanced flows, plus app-based tracking and modification options, so people at any level—from wheelchair users to pro athletes—have an on-ramp and can’t hide behind “I’m too beat up” as an excuse.

From early adoption of icing and cryotherapy to hyperbaric chambers and daily mobility sessions, Page shows that consistent recovery practices let you maintain high function (e.g., 10 ten‑second pushups at 62) and potentially mitigate long-term damage.