I also have two bulging disks in my neck, and two bulging discs in the lumbar area. I have had physical therapy for the lumbar ones (long ago) and I've had shots for the ones in my neck.
I was having the same kind of problems with pain, weakness and numbness. The shots really helped, and no one told me I could not lift weights. The shots were ~5 years ago, and I have not had any serious problems with the neck since then. At the time my neurologist said he did not think physical therapy for my neck would have any effect.
My weight lifting is more recent, but I have not had any problems and I'm lifting weights over 100 lbs.
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