Amy Schumer Undergoes Back Surgery After ‘Back in the Day’ Surfing Injury

Amy Schumer is recovering from back surgery after undergoing a spinal procedure following a surfing injury. The actress and comedian, 44, shared a photo via Instagram on Friday, August 8, of herself using a walker. “Since my surfing injury back in the day my L5 has been killing me,” she captioned the image. “Today I got a laminectomy! It’s a short recovery and when I’m feeling better I will buy a bra!” According to Mayo Clinic, a laminectomy is a surgical procedure to relieve pressure on the nerves by removing the arched back piece of vertebrae. Schumer appeared to be in good spirits following