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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.
Treatment options for a pinched nerve include: 1  Rest. Your doctor will likely recommend that you rest your neck until your symptoms improve. 2  Medication. Anti-inflammatory drugs or other medications can help relieve the pain of a pinched nerve. 3  Physical therapy.