FAQs

A herniated cervical disc is considered an emergency if you are experiencing muscle weakness as a result of it or if your symptoms are rapidly getting worse—for example, getting progressively worse every 1-3 hours.

You shouldn’t do anything that could stress the neck and upper back. This means avoiding high-impact exercises, lifting heavy materials, running and jogging, and playing certain sports like basketball. If your job involves heavy lifting, you will need accommodations until your disc herniation is resolved.