In today’s rapidly changing and developing world, socio-demographic characteristics of individuals, and risk factors occurring in the social, physical, and biological environment are effective on the musculoskeletal system and cervical disc hernia is frequently encountered. Cervical disc hernia is a disease that reduces the living standards of individuals and prevents them from living productive and satisfying lives. Considering the risk factors of cervical disc hernia, with the acquisition of healthy lifestyle behaviors, its occurrence, recurrence, and hospitalizations can be prevented and it is possible to maintain a quality life despite the disease. In the physical therapy and rehabilitation service, which is one of the treatment methods of cervical disc hernia, attention is paid to behavioral change regarding health. It is only possible for an individual to make decisions and have a say in matters related to themselves, and to assume responsibility, only if they have knowledge and experience awareness. In this process, patient education and health literacy constitute a professional aspect of informing so that individuals can access, understand, interpret and develop appropriate health behaviors. Since Healty life style behavior (HLB) is the whole of the behaviors that the individual learns, believes, and practices to stay healthy and protect from diseases, it is aimed to give information about the importance of informing, education and health literacy issues in the process of physical therapy and rehabilitation, which is one of the treatment methods of cervical disc hernia, for patients to acquire HLB.

Keywords: Cervical disc hernia; physical therapy and rehabilitation; information; patient education; health literacy