Celine Dion has been battling a rare neurological disorder called stiff person syndrome since December 2022, which causes muscle stiffness and painful spasms

. She announced the diagnosis in May 2023 and canceled the remaining dates on her Courage World Tour, including those in 2024, due to the condition

. Despite undergoing daily physical therapy, she is still in a lot of pain and has yet to find a medication that truly works

. However, she is working hard to build back her strength and is determined to return to the stage at some point

. Her sister Claudette Dion recently shared that Celine is doing everything to recover and is studying and learning from the world's best doctor specialized in this rare disease