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Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler has entered a rehab facility to deal with an addiction to prescription painkillers. He has relied on the meds to help him deal with 10 years of performance injuries and wear and tear.

"With the help of my family and team of medical professionals, I am taking responsibility for the management of my pain and am eager to be back on the stage and in the recording studio with my bandmates Joe Perry, Joey Kramer, Tom Hamilton and Brad Whitford," Tyler said in a statement to PEOPLE.

"I love Aerosmith; I love performing as the lead singer in Aerosmith. I am grateful for all of the support and love I am receiving and am committed to getting things taken care of," he added.

Actress Liv Tyler says: "My family and I are in complete support of my dad's decision to seek treatment. He is a courageous man. We love him and are so proud that he is getting help to balance his pain management, not just for himself but for his family, friends and fans." Liv is the daughter of Steven Tyler and fashion model Bebe Buell, although the couple never exchanged wedding rings. 

Steven, 61, has suffered many orthopedic injuries over the years that have left him with "severe chronic pain" and will require additional surgeries on his knees and feet says his physician, Dr. Brian McKeon.

"Managing and controlling his pain has been challenging, and despite our use of alternative therapies and the creation of custom shoes built by a team of engineers from Timberland, Steven's pain has progressed. The balance between managing his pain and avoiding addiction is tenuous and difficult and his bravery in persevering through rigorous touring is admirable. As with many athletes, Steven put his performance first as he struggled with acute pain for years," says Dr. Mckeon

Tyler's bandmates are concerned for Tyler`s health and the future of Aerosmith. During a concert in August, the singer fell off the stage and broke his shoulder. "I think that he needs help and that attention needs to be put to his health," Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer told PEOPLE. He also said Tyler had "isolated himself" recently.

It`s no secret that Steven has battled serious drug addiction during the 70s and 80s.