Carotid Arteries. Carotid arteries supply the brain with oxygen-rich blood. When plaque narrows or blocks them (a condition called carotid artery disease), you may experience the symptoms of a stroke, including: Sudden weakness or numbness in the face or limbs, often on just one side of the body. Inability to move one or more of your limbs. Trouble speaking and understanding.
Get a massage. Applying pressure to the pinched nerve can help to relieve tension and reduce pain. Get a full body massage to help induce relaxation in all your muscles, relaxing the affected area as well. You can also get a gentle, targeted massage of the area near the pinched nerve.
Vitamin B12. Oral tablets or injections of this vitamin can help to prevent nerve damage, especially for those lacking sufficient levels of dietary B12 required for healthy nerve function. Magnesium. This mineral may help relieve nerve pain by blocking certain pain receptors and acting as an anti-inflammatory in order to regulate pain.