People with a ruptured disk in the neck may wear a padded collar that keeps movement of the neck vertebras to a minimum. Surgery to relieve pressure on a nerve may be necessary if bed rest and other measures fail to heal a ruptured disk. The surgeon may remove only the material protruding out of the disk, part of the disk, or the whole disk. In this operation the vertebras may also be fused together. After recovery and perhaps during early recovery, exercises designed to strengthen back muscles are essential to prevent a recurrence of the problem.
Prevention Maintaining good posture can help prevent further rupturing of disks.
Exercises that strengthen back muscles also help a great deal. Pay special attention to positioning yourself correctly when lifting things.