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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.
Self-Treatment for a Pinched Nerve in Neck. A pinched nerve in the neck is a condition in which the nerves have become injured in some way. The injury can be as minor as having slept wrong the night before, or the compression of the nerves can stem from degenerative disk disease or other serious medical conditions.