Amanda Balionis Announces Health Setback After Dad’s Death Anniversary Caused Golf Reporter ‘Emotional Stress’

CBS Sports reporter Amanda Balionis opened up this week about the connection between her physical health struggles and emotional stress, sharing a candid reflection on Instagram around the anniversary of her father’s passing. The broadcaster revealed she has been battling a pinched nerve, explaining in one story, “I’m seeing a chiro tomorrow morning and have been alternating ice and heat today which has kept the pain mostly at bay… but my fingers are still very tingly which is weird. Will keep you updated for those also on this fun journey! Let’s age in dramatic fashion together.”

She then tied the flare-up to a deeply personal moment in her life. “Also worth noting: this week is the 7th anniversary of my dad’s death. I haven’t talked about it in a while but for those who may be experiencing grief… it ALWAYS comes up physically for me first. It’s like my body screams at me to pay attention before my emotions can catch up. This pain 100% started for me because of emotional stress. Just a gentle reminder to listen to your body and take care of yourself even when it’s not ‘convenient’… because spoiler it’s never convenient and your body doesn’t care about that anyways.”

Balionis, who has become a familiar face to golf fans as one of the sport’s most recognizable voices, often balances a hectic travel schedule with her on-air duties. Known for her upbeat personality on broadcasts, she has also been open about the importance of mental health and self-care. This week, she pulled back the curtain once again to show how personal loss and the demands of everyday life can unexpectedly collide.

Balionis emphasized that the nerve pain was triggered by emotional stress and encouraged her followers to listen to their bodies. Earlier, she also invited advice from fans, writing: “Ah the joy of aging. Drop your pinched nerve fixes here.” 

This is a developing story. Stay tuned!

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