You should plan to avoid activities which require much raising of the arms above the level of the head for 10 days after surgery. With great care, you can drive about 10 days after surgery. Patients can usually return to work in 7 days unless their occupation requires particularly strenuous movements and lifting. In such cases, 2-3 weeks should be allowed. Neck and arm stretches may begin immediately Walking can commence within 7 days Light jogging within 3 weeks Gym and Pilates after 4-6 weeks Upper body weights 6-9 weeks Contact sports / Martial arts/ Boxing / Soccer after 12 weeks