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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.
Cervical disk prob.: Yes. Your symptoms are consistent with a pinched nerve in the neck. This is most likely caused by a disk problem. Usual treatment stays with medication and physical therapy. MRI cervical spine can confirm the diagnosis. ...Read more.