The exercises to avoid with tarlov cysts are heavy lifting, weighting, straining etc. Tarlov cysts are very serious if you have major symptoms. Because it can affect the nerves, spine, neurological function losses like leg weakness, changes in bladder functions etc. You should take medication properly. Cyst fenestration and nerve root imbrication are both surgical techniques that can help to cure this problem. This disease is difficult to diagnose due to lack of knowledge about the treatment . It is hard to analyse because of common symptoms can mimic other disorders