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Phil Collins recently announced that he will never be able to play the drums again due to severe pain caused by a spinal cord injury. The injury has been caused by years of playing the drums. Due to the position he sits in while playing, his vertebrae has been crushing his spinal cord.

Collins says that the pain is so intense that he cannot even hold his drum sticks anymore. In recent years, he has been taping them to his hands in order to compensate; however, this is no longer a viable option.

After long, careful deliberation, Collins has decided to give up playing the drums after 50 years behind the kit. In his statement to the public, he explained that he is deeply saddened by this decision, but he must put his health first. However, he has assured his fans that he can still sing.

Collins has been the drummer for the British rock band Genesis since their inception in the early 1970s. When original lead singer Peter Gabriel left the band in 1975, Collins stepped in to fill the void. Several years later, he launched a hugely successful solo career, but has always remained an integral part of Genesis.

Spinal cord injuries can lead to severe, debilitating pain that can irreversibly alter the quality of your life. Often, these injuries will require extensive medical treatment which can be quite costly, even if you have insurance.

If you have suffered a spinal cord injury due to the negligent actions of another, the experienced personal injury lawyers at The Cochran Firm can help you receive the compensation you need to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and decreased quality of life. Please contact The Cochran Firm today to speak with one of our spinal cord injury attorneys. We serve clients nationwide.

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