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Mri says c5-6&c6-7-small posterior central disc protrusion and annular fissure, is it serious?can i crossfit & do exercise with weights?any precautions

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Dr. Atif Haque answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Continue living: In the absence of symptoms, you should continue to stay active. Nothing sounds bad enough to need intervention. Use your common sense with activity.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

Mri says c5-6&c6-7-small posterior central disc protrusion and annular fissure, is it serious?can i crossfit & do exercise with weights?any precautions

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Atif Haque answered

Dr Parvez agreed

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