Amy Schumer has revealed that she recently underwent back surgery following a surfing accident and is temporarily using a walker. The 44-year-old actor and comedian shared the news in a series of humorous Instagram posts, making light of her situation.
“Since my surfing injury back in the day, my L5 has been killing me,” explained the Trainwreck star. “Today I got a laminectomy! It's a short recovery and when I'm feeling better I will buy a bra!” In an Instagram story, Schumer posted a selfie from a hospital bed, joking, “Overhead post-back surgery: ‘pickle ball keeps this place in business.’”
A laminectomy is a surgical procedure where part of the vertebra is removed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. The L5 is the fifth and last vertebra. Schumer’s posts have been flooded with well-wishes from fans and friends, including model Helena Christensen, who told her to “heal well and fast”.
Journalist and TV presenter Allison Hagendorf wrote: “Ugh I didn’t know you suffer from this too. I’m with you! I’m truly hoping this brings you some relief and until then you look adorable as always!”
Schumer has been open about her health struggles in recent years. In September 2021, she underwent a hysterectomy and an appendectomy to treat endometriosis. She has also been diagnosed with Cushing’s syndrome, which she attributed to steroid injections for scarring. Schumer welcomed her first child in May 2019, during which she suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum.
