Sune Rose Wagner, one half of Danish rock duo The Raveonettes, has been under the surgeon’s knife this month after being diagnosed with a herniated disc.
Writing on the band’s blog, and accompanied with various photos, Wagner told the story of his ailment which began last week, and led to hospitalisation soon after.
“On Wednesday August 3rd, on my way home from my chiropractor, I suddenly felt unimaginable pain in my lower back and short bursts of intense pain shooting down both legs,” Wagner writes. “I pulled over on the West Side Highway to catch a break hoping the agony would slowly fade away. On the contrary. After 30 minutes of waiting I had no other choice than to call 911.”
“I was admitted for pain control and ended up staying 4 days at Beth Israel Medical Center in Manhattan. An MRI scan revealed a herniated disc which is a severe condition. Several different pain killers, muscle relaxers and what have you was then given to me every day till I was finally able to walk a bit on my own.”
“I was released yesterday but the problem is far from over. I’m now going into intense physical therapy for at least 6 weeks meaning I have to cancel my participation in the European festival run.”
The Raveonettes released their fifth album ‘Raven In The Grave‘ earlier this year, read the Live4ever Ezine‘s review here.