AMANDA Balionis has announced the terrifying private health battle she has been fighting recently.
Balionis has also revealed the final Hail Mary she is throwing to try to overcome her issues.
Amanda Balionis posted a health update to Instagram[/caption]
Balionis is becoming very recognizable in the golf and football world.[/caption]
She posted to social media that she has been struggling with a worrying spinal problem.
The 39-year-old has covered a variety of sports with CBS over the past decade.
And is part of the network’s team for the 2025 NFL season.
But the NFL sideline reporter opened up on her Instagram about her health ahead of her first assignment of the season.
The injury update explained that she is suffering from a pinched nerve in the neck.
This is caused by a vertebra or disc in the upper part of the spine [C4/C5 level] squeezing a nerve.
The pain has since moved down her spine to between her shoulder blades.
And worryingly, she is about to face a hectic start to her NFL duties all across the country.
She is set to cover the Baltimore Ravens vs the Cleveland Browns.
She is turning to acupuncture as her final roll of the dice.
Her Instagram post stated, “Pinched nerve update:
“Already feeling relief from the Chiro appointment this morning.
“Pain is actually stemming from C4/C5 and going down into my shoulder blade.
“I’m stopping the heat therapy, sticky to ice and Advil.
“Acupuncture appointment tonight for a final Hail Mary before a crazy few weeks of travel.
“Thank you for all of your tips and suggestions.
“Hugs to everyone who shared they are struggling with similar pain. It is NOT fun.”
She has recently had some time off after 19 weeks on the road with CBS Sports’ golf coverage.
During this time, she has become one of the most recognizable interviewers on the golf circuit.
It was announced last month that she will continue on the NFL line-up, heading into her ninth year.
