Injury

Cervical Disc Herniation exercise guide

Bulging or herniated disc in the cervical spine that may press on nerves. Can cause neck pain, arm pain, numbness, or weakness. Severity ranges from mild to requiring surgery.

Prescriptions

Cautions

Medical clearance recommended

Use clinician guidance before starting or progressing this module, especially after injury, surgery, or symptom flare.

Safety notes

AVOID: Heavy extension, combined extension-rotation, aggressive stretching, and movements that increase arm symptoms. USE: Neutral spine positions, gentle mobility within pain-free range, scapular and postural work. Monitor arm symptoms closely - any worsening means stop and consult.

Contraindications

Avoid Completely

any_non_protocol: Post-fracture exercise must follow physician protocol

Modify: Only perform exercises approved in your specific protocol

Avoid Completely

Adjustable Gripper (Controlled): Heavy gripping can stress healing fracture

Avoid Completely

Movement caution: Plate pinch places stress on healing bone

Avoid Completely

extension_rotation_combined: Combined extension and rotation can worsen disc herniation and increase nerve compression.

Modify: Keep movements in neutral or slight flexion. Avoid looking up while turning head.

Prescribed exercise pathways

Phase and safety-level mappings make condition guidance actionable for home programs, clinician plans, and future personalization.

Prescriptions are being reviewed

This condition module is live; exercise prescriptions will appear as reviewed mappings are published.