HK singer Sammi Cheng shares video of herself in wheelchair after injuring back
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Sammi Cheng shared a video of herself in a wheelchair (right) on social media on Oct 2.
PHOTO: SAMMI_CHENGSAUMAN/INSTAGRAM
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HONG KONG – Hong Kong singer-actress Sammi Cheng sparked concern among her fans after she shared a video of herself in a wheelchair.
In an Instagram post on Oct 2, the 53-year-old revealed that she had been absent from social media for the past two weeks due to a back injury that required hospital care.
“My mood has been really down. I injured my lower back during a gym workout some 10 days ago,” she said. “Since I couldn’t reach my usual orthopaedic doctor at the time, I opted for traditional Chinese treatment.”
When the pain persisted, Cheng underwent a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, which revealed two muscle tears.
The Heavenly Queen of Cantopop said she could still walk at the time, even though it hurt.
“But the MRI place was too far away,” she wrote. “To avoid aggravating the injury, the nurse suggested that I use a wheelchair to get there.”
She said she was relieved that her spinal discs were not affected, as that could lead to much more serious consequences.
Cheng, who is married to fellow artiste Andy Hui, 58, has since cancelled most of her work engagements to focus on recovery at home.
She reassured fans that her condition has improved in the last few days, saying: “I can finally resume many normal activities and gradually start doing some light exercises again.”
To show her progress, she uploaded later that day a photo of herself in workout gear while taking a walk.
“The sun is shining so brightly that it’s perfect for a walk,” she wrote. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
