Joanna Gaines had surgery for her back pain.

Gaines revealed she suffered from nagging back pain for decades.

She disclosed that she sustained the injury during a cheerleading incident in high school.

The reality star took to social media to share the update on her health with her fans.

She's grateful that the procedure has afforded her some time to rest.

She tagged the "forced rest" as a "gift."

The fixer-upper star also took out time to wish her fans well ahead of the holidays.

Gaines is married to her high-school sweetheart, Chip Carter Gaines

They share five children.