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Originally Posted by Jean-Paul
I don't think that a neurologist is probably the best fit for what you need. Contact an "orthopedic spine" doc.
If you set an MRI up at the door of a full theater and scanned every single person coming out, you'd find that most people have "bulging" or "herniated" discs somewhere. You can work around most of that with a good physical therapist.
I agree with Galya... Doctors are so "worst case scenario" when it comes to resistance exercise (something they know nothing about), so they err on the side of covering their ass.
What you can't get around is a straight-up rupture. That has to be repaired surgically, and on the neck it's a surprisingly easy and non-invasive surgery. MUCH easier to recover from than a Lumbar surgery.
Good luck!
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Thanks, JP! I went to a neurologist because my GP said that's where I needed to go next. This neurologist was horrible! I left so defeated!! I knew immediately I needed to find another dr.
I am going to look into Physical Therapy next. I'm really depressed right now because anything I do bothers my neck.... I've lifted weights (not heavy), taken cardio resistance classes, dance classes and running... all have bothered me shortly afterwards.
Today I took Aleve and iced my neck for 20 minutes first thing and that has helped a lot! But I did not hit the gym today and won't again until Monday.
Thanks for your help!