'Dancing' judge 'feeling good after surgery'

Dancing With The Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba has revealed that she is feeling good after undergoing neck surgery.

The 41-year-old had the procedure to relieve the symptoms of spinal stenosis, including pressure and stiffness in her neck.

Speaking to E! Online's Marc Malkin, she said: "My back and neck were locked up. I have arthritis. I wasn't able to move pretty much the whole season. It's nice to have my motion back.

"I have class Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I'm back to my normal schedule and I can't wait!"

Discussing her appearance at the Dizzy Feet Foundation benefit in Los Angeles on Sunday, she said: "I have to be here. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. Even if I was in a neck brace, I'd be here right now."

The organisation was founded by Inaba, Nigel Lythgoe, Adam Shankman and Katie Holmes to help promote dance education for youths.