Aerosmith's Steven Tyler in Rehab

Aerosmith's frontman, Steven Tyler, has confirmed rumors that he checked into rehab earlier this month. But the rocker claims he is being treated for foot injuries rather than substance abuse.

According to People magazine, Tyler checked into Las Encinas Hospital drug rehabilitation center in order to recover from a series of foot surgeries due to "his trademark athletic performance onstage."

In a statement released on Thursday, Tyler revealed, "The doctors told me the pain in my feet could be corrected but it would require a few surgeries over time. The 'foot repair' pain was intense, greater than I'd anticipated. The months of rehabilitative care and the painful strain of physical therapy were traumatic. I really needed a safe environment to recuperate where I could shut off my phone and get back on my feet."

However, this has not stopped the rocker at heart, as Tyler stated, "Make no mistake, Aerosmith has no plans to stop rocking. There's a new album to record, then another tour."