Bulging disc - time off work?

[ABC2016]

I've had a bulging disc in my neck (c8) for quite some time. I saw a chiropractor earlier in the year which relieved it somewhat but it has flared again. I'm not restricted in movement but it gives me numbness / tingling in digits 4 and 5 of my right hand and a pain in my tricep. I have a physio appointment this week for it so hopefully that will help.

I'm field based for work so pre-covid, quite a lot of driving but now mainly WFH. I've never taken any time off work in 20 years apart from for an operation but don't know if I should now to try and sort this? Advice?

[Bevvy]

From what you have said I don’t see why you need time off work. See what physio thinks this week. If you are in pain it might be helpful to take ibuprofen which can also help with inflammation. Of course I am not a doctor and it might be wise to seek medical advice. Especially if it gets any worse or numbness and pins and needles spread.