Jonny Craig posts update on his health

Following the postponement of their U.K. and European tour, Slaves’ Jonny Craig has shared an update on his health via Instagram.

“Apparently I'm out of here on April 17th!” Craig says. “My lower back still hurts quite a bit and my side is very stiff and itchy as fuck but I'm walking everyday farther and farther then the day before so I’m gonna keep going and I'm gonna get back on the road healthier than ever.”

Read his statement in full below.

Back in February, the band postponed dates in Texas and New York City and posted a statement saying that Craig had undergone three major surgeries for back pain.

“Over the past few weeks I had been experiencing severe back pain. After consulting with the doctor it was clear that surgery was necessary. In this time, I have undergone three back surgeries. I’m beginning post surgery recovery and will have to remain hospitalized for the present time to properly heal from these surgeries and get back to full health before I can perform.”

Following those dates, Slaves postponed their U.K. and European tour as Craig was continuing recovery and emphasized that their team was already working to reschedule the tour for later in the year, which "is sorting out to include [a] great lineup."

Read Jonny Craig’s latest update below:

Hospital beard/bun swag. Apparently I'm out of here on April 17th! My lower back still hurts quite a bit and my side is very stiff and itchy as fuck but I'm walking everyday farther and farther then the day before so im gonna keep going and I'm gonna get back on the road healthier than ever.

Hospital beard/bun swag. Apparently I'm out of here on April 17th! My lower back still hurts quite a bit and my side is very stiff and itchy as fuck but I'm walking everyday farther and farther then the day before so im gonna keep going and I'm gonna get back on the road healthier than ever. ��
A post shared by King Shit (@jonnycraig4l) on Mar 30, 2017 at 2:21pm PDT

Postponed dates:

   Mar 10   Backstage   Munich, Germany

    Mar 11   Circolo MU   Parma, Italy

    Mar 12   Arena   Vienna, Austria

    Mar 14   Naumanns   Leipzig, Germany

    Mar 15   Musik & Frieden   Berlin, Germany

    Mar 16   Hafenklang   Hamburg, Germany

    Mar 17   Luxor   Cologne, Germany

    Mar 18   Pumpehuset   Copenhagen West, Denmark

    Mar 20   Sugar Factory   Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Mar 23   Sticky Mikes Frog Bar   Brighton, Uk

    Mar 24   02 Islington Academy   London, United Kingdom

    Mar 25   Thekla   Bristol, United Kingdom

    Mar 27   Mama Roux's   Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Mar 28   Basement   Nottingham, United Kingdom

    Mar 29   King Tuts   Glasgow, United Kingdom

    Mar 30   Sound Control   Manchester, United Kingdom