C5-C6 herniated on C6 nerve

[Seamac]

I couldn't see if you posted MRI results? Was there disk space narrowing? Herniated disk? One side or both? One level or multiple levels? Is your doc on board with you returning to gym?
If so, I would recommend looking into the following:
Custom fit mouthguard (have a friend with cervical injury who swears by it, was recommended by his surgeon post-op when he was reentering gym)
Identify those exercises that translate the least amount of strain into the neck (for example keep head flat against bench with DB incline press, etc., avoid dead lifts, etc.)
Consider having PT show you kinesio taping pattern that may help retain good cervical posture while lifting (may be utilized to train yourself into proper posture based on your particular injury, while also avoiding injury in the process)
Always opt for higher reps vs heavier weights while progressing

Muscle Science might be able to weigh in with more proactive preventive suggestions.

Had a MRI done and all I really remember was it herniated against the C6 nerve if I remember right. That caused the pain in the shoulder and down the right arm. He did say all other disc were ok.
I like the mouth guard idea. Are you talking about the ones you can buy in Sporting Goods stores?
Ortho was ok with going back to gym as long as I went lighter for a few months. He also introduced me to Functional Training. He swears by it. Going lighter has helped me concentrate more on my form than ever before. I have cut out dead lifts and no more shoulder presses with heavier weight. Mostly machine and dumbells.

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Had a MRI done and all I really remember was it herniated against the C6 nerve if I remember right. That caused the pain in the shoulder and down the right arm. He did say all other disc were ok.
I like the mouth guard idea. Are you talking about the ones you can buy in Sporting Goods stores?
Ortho was ok with going back to gym as long as I went lighter for a few months. He also introduced me to Functional Training. He swears by it. Going lighter has helped me concentrate more on my form than ever before. I have cut out dead lifts and no more shoulder presses with heavier weight. Mostly machine and dumbells.

Yes, the mouthguard you can pick up at Sporting Goods store. I still like the old plain clear one, and since it's for really biting down the thickness better than the newer gummy fitting ones IMHO.

Sounds like you have it dialed in. I was wondering about a Mike Mentzer type routine for you also, but man, I have a hard time with that because it requires SO much focus. It's like any mental lag and the workout isn't good.