JP is correct. All second opinions should come from a neurosurgeon. Many chiros are very intelligent and highly skilled but they have limitations (as well all do) as to what they are capable of diagnosing.
Now, that being said...
I have a gut feeling, so take this with a grain of salt.
If you're willing to attempt a 315 pound deadlift on a recurring basis, I'm wondering if some training modifications can't limit some of the discomfort you're dealing with.
First thing I would do is get the second opinion and determine whether surgery is a must. If not, I'm betting you have numerous soft-tissue issues that are causing a great deal of your pain (I'm thinking from the car accident...for all you know the herniations were always there and you never knew it). If the neurosurgeon doesn't think surgery is required, get a referral to the best manual therapist in town and get busy resolving those issues.
You'll also need to increase the volume of lower intensity exercise. The easiest way to do it is with a variation of circuit training using dynamic flexibility ex. and lighter complexes of common exercises (exercise selection depends on the soft-tissue issues at hand). You'll be amazed at how good it will make you feel.
Banging away at heavy weight is a fast track to pain. Progressively work up to peaks of activity and back off and repeat, but always maintain your base of GPP/dynamic flexibility.
I need more info on the "pinched nerve in the ball of my neck" comment. Is this an MRI diagnosed issue or a comment from the chiro? Also, can you be more specific as to what area you are referring to (I think I know but just want to be sure).
Are you doing prone extension exercises and stabilization exercises?
Let's move this back to the Injury forum.
Bill
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