Cervical disc surgical or not?

[kelan]

I had a heavy lifting injury about 6months ago that resulted in bad neck pain. I thought at the time it was muscle strain. It initially seemed to resolve. Then I started again with the pain especially after long shifts at work. Then right arm pain with numbness. Then every now and then I get a "zing" and some weakness that lasts only for a second in both legs and only happens when I am walking.
My Mri results are as follows and my question is:
1.since I do heavy lifting sometimes 12 hrs per day what are the chances of the disc that is compressing the canal to actually extend and compress the cord?
2. I am scheduled for an EMG next it seems that will be the determining factor regarding surgery. is that true?

1. Straightening and slight anterior angulation of the cervical spine above C5-6 due to degenerative disc disease.

2. mild disc height loss predominantly at C5-6, C6-7

3.. C2-C3 no findings

4. C3-C4 left paramedian disc protrusion

5. C4-C5 no findings

6. C5-C6 broad disc protrusion effaces the anterior thecal sac and mild spinal canal stenosis. Minor spurring

7. C6-7 minor disc bulge

[LLWB]

No more than 15lbs! And yes, it could shift the disc into the spinal cord if you move wrong. Good luck. Was it a work injury?

[rainsummer]

I would talk to your doctor ASAP about heavy lifting. I have cervical problems and have been on lifting restrictions for a few years now. I'm not even suppose to lift a gallon of milk.

GOOD LUCK!