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ark · 06-10-2009, 08:48 AM

I had an MRI last week due to increasing numbness in my arm and pain in my neck. I found out I have a small herniation at c5/c6 and c6/c7. I went to see an neurologist yesterday and he told me I could not lift over 15lbs for the rest of my life. He said I need to take up jogging instead of lifting weights.

This news was depressing to me as I hate cardio and love lifting weights. I was not impressed with this dr. at all. He gave me no exercises or any other information to help rehabilitate my neck. There was a huge language barrier and I finally gave up on asking questions and trying to figure out what he was telling me.

I plan on finding another dr....

Does anyone have any advice for me until I find another dr?

06-10-2009, 08:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
ark Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 393	herniated discs in neck I had an MRI last week due to increasing numbness in my arm and pain in my neck. I found out I have a small herniation at c5/c6 and c6/c7. I went to see an neurologist yesterday and he told me I could not lift over 15lbs for the rest of my life. He said I need to take up jogging instead of lifting weights. This news was depressing to me as I hate cardio and love lifting weights. I was not impressed with this dr. at all. He gave me no exercises or any other information to help rehabilitate my neck. There was a huge language barrier and I finally gave up on asking questions and trying to figure out what he was telling me. I plan on finding another dr.... Does anyone have any advice for me until I find another dr? __________________