Former All Black hard man Adam Thomson out of hospital after 57 days

Adam Thomson won a Rugby World Cup title with the All Blacks in 2011. Photo / Getty Images.

A long stint in a Japanese hospital is over for former All Blacks forward Adam Thomson.

The 35-year-old was released this week from Tsukaba Memorial Hospital in Tokyo after overcoming a spinal infection.

Thomson needed treatment for just short of two months.

The 29-Test veteran, who plays professionally in Japan, was admitted on December 19 after finding it inexplicably a struggle to walk.

Thomson expressed relief at his release in a social media post.

"57 days in hospital. 1 week of parole. Doctor just clears you to fly home.. Feels good man!," he said on Instagram.

"Thank you to everyone that supported me on this road to recovery."

A rangy flanker, Thomson played Super Rugby for the Highlanders, Reds and Rebels.

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