Nickelback Drummer Has Surgery For Radial Tunnel Syndrome [VIDEO]

Nickelback drummer Daniel Adair revealed in a social media post that he had surgery for radial tunnel syndrome, a condition  in which the radial nerve is pinched when passing through a tunnel near the elbow.

Adair said he had the surgery before quarantine started and he is recovering at home:

“I’ve been off the socials for a bit and thought I should give everybody an update.

“Over the past several years I have been experiencing increased difficulty with control in my right hand on the drums. After seeing many teachers/specialists and physicians, one of them finally diagnosed the cause. Seems I had a pinched nerve in my forearm which caused some of my muscles not to activate, making my wrist twist in a mechanically inaccurate motion. It’s called Radial Tunnel Syndrome and he said it was pretty rare. Don’t know what the cause is, there was no pain or damage.

So luckily I got minor surgery right before the Covid outbreak happened. They just cut some muscle away and let the nerve breath again. I’ve healed fine and am basically learning how to use my right hand! It’s very exciting though, it’s amazing what one nerve can change. So, personally it’s a great time for me to be in isolation and get my chops together.

Hope everybody is well out there!”

In April, Nickelback guitarist Ryan Peake, mentioned on Twitter that Adair injured his arm and also said that the band’s new documentary is “very close to being released.”  The band has been working on the documentary for several years now.

Nickelback is schedule to be at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on August 27th celebrate the 15th anniversary of its diamond-certified album All The Right Reasons. Stone Temple Pilots and Switchfoot will be joining them at the show.

[Blabbermouth] [Twitter: Nickelback]