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One of the common causes of a pinched nerve in the neck is a muscle spasm or muscle strain putting pressure on the nerve and compressing it. Relaxing the muscle will usually relieve the symptoms you are feeling. Listed below are some self-treatments for a pinched nerve in the neck that you can attempt.
The doctor may combine this with anti-inflammatory medications, such as naproxen or ibuprofen, to provide relief from the pain that a pinched nerve causes, as stated by Everyday Health. Physical therapy on a pinched nerve in the neck may involve ice or heat therapy, cervical traction, electrical stimulation and massage. The patient is likely to receive instructions for exercises to perform at home between sessions therapy sessions to expedite recovery, notes Everyday Health.