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.
1 Topical painkillers. 2  Many over-the-counter creams and ointments are sold to relieve nerve pain. 3  They include ingredients that work as a local anaesthetic, numbing the pain in the area where you apply them. 4  Some contain capsaicin, a painkiller derived from chilli peppers.erve pain, or neuropathic pain, may be relieved with over-the counter painkillers, or a GP or pain specialist may recommend other approaches. Neuropathic pain comes from nerve damage. Most commonly, this is caused by medical conditions such as diabetes, side effects of medication or chemotherapy, or injuries.