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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.
a) Potato: To treat a pinched nerve in the neck, cut a raw potato into thick slices and lay the slices over the affected area. Leave the remedy on the neck for 30 minutes. After the potato starts to dry, remove the remedy and wash the area with warm water.