United Kingdom, Aug. 9 -- Amy Schumer has undergone back surgery.

The Life and Beth actress - who has six-year-old son Gene with husband Chris Fischer - has revealed she recently had an operation on her spine following a surfing accident.

She revealed she had undergone a procedure when she shared a joke she had heard from another patient alongside a photo of herself recovering in bed.

She wrote on her Instagram Story: "Overheard post back surgery 'pickleball keeps this place in business.'"

Amy later shared a picture of her standing with the aid of a walking frame.

She wrote: "Since my surfing injury back in the day my L5 has been killing me. Today I got a laminectomy! It's a short recovery and when I'm feeling better I will buy a bra...