C5-C6 Hernia & elliptical trainer.

Hi everyone I'm a 42 year old man who was first diagnosed with a C5C6 hernia in 2002 after a Rugby accident.It's never really given me too much bother and It wasn't operated on .
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2 weeks ago whilst doing some overhead shoulder weightlifting I had a massive flare-up it was impossible to sleep because of the deltoid,forearm and neckpain I went to A&E and received pain killers and relaxants.I've been on sick leave since it happened.
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Results of CT scan.
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Cervical rectitude with stacked uncodiscarthrose most noticeable in C5C6 with a left preforaminal overlap where osteophyte formation has deviated laterally to the left with C6 radicular conflict evident.
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I've recently had a cortizone epidural.I've been doing some traction and I'm getting more quality sleep.Dare I say it but I think my condition is improving !

The problem is I've put on about 3 Kgs since and would like to attempt some cardio work on an elliptical trainer.
Is this risky ?
Is the cervical region sollicited ?

What are the does and dont's concerning physical activity after this type of injury ?<o:p></o
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Thanks<o:p></o
Matt

Sad I'm replying to my own post,anyway I'd just like to know what I'm allowed to do.I know I have to avoid cervical extension and overhead movement. Can I use a spinning bike making sure I maintain flexion ? Can I do light bench press ?